Mountain Towing
The wife and I are about to purchase our first camper. Most likely a 5th wheel. A friend mentioned, since we will be towing in the mountains some, to stay small for weight and maneuverability. Conside...
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steelhunter wrote:GraySwain wrote:
The wife and I are about to purchase our first camper. Most likely a 5th wheel. A friend mentioned, since we will be towing in the mountains some, to stay small for weight and maneuverability. Considering the steep grades is a 3/4 ton necessary even for something as light as light as +/-7200lbs? Any and all opinions on towing in the mountains would be appreciated. Not opposed to a 3/4 if we have to but almost certainly not going the diesel route. Thanks
For a 7200lb trailer a 3/4 is an imperative under any circumstances.
Lol, riiiight...
But on a more serious note since the OP has no towing experience.
HD pickup will handle the load better.well equipped 1/2 ton will pull that weight fine.
7200lb ready to roll 5ver, be careful. That’s like a 5500-6000 lb dry unit. Not a ton of those for sale.
