Thinking about a 5er (can I do it?)
I have owned 3 travel trailers over the years and have towed them many thousands of miles. Never had any issues. We are thinking of moving up to a fifth wheel. I have never towed a 5er and I wanted...
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The numbers say you can fifth wheel up over 14,000 pounds, so you can really do it if you so choose.
Certainly for me, the one eye-popping realization with my F350 diesel towing only 9000 pounds was going down steep downhill. No way could I rely on my brakes to slow me, so my only option was engine brakes. What a wonderful invention it would be if you had steering wheel fifth wheel brake control, as taking one hand off the wheel to put on some trailer brakes was just not possible.
I would consider it doable, but I think I would invest in fifth wheel disc brakes for sure.
Certainly for me, the one eye-popping realization with my F350 diesel towing only 9000 pounds was going down steep downhill. No way could I rely on my brakes to slow me, so my only option was engine brakes. What a wonderful invention it would be if you had steering wheel fifth wheel brake control, as taking one hand off the wheel to put on some trailer brakes was just not possible.
I would consider it doable, but I think I would invest in fifth wheel disc brakes for sure.
