Trucks are too tall for fifth wheel
I'm presently towing a 1999 Jayco 23' fifth wheel. It's total weight is 6500 pounds loaded. My tow vehicle is a 2006 GMC 1500hd with a tow capacity of 7990 pounds with the 6 liter V8 and a 3.73 rear e...
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Thanks for the feed back everybody.
With the flip already done the trailer is really high now. I have to use a portable step to reach the folding step already, any higher I would have to go to a three step from a two step. I'm a little afraid higher would equal more tippy!
Another benefit of lowering the truck would be to make it easier to get into, the wife is a little short on one end.
camp n family stated "Today's 1/2 tons have huge tow ratings but they are just a gimmick, as you'll far exceed their payload ratings well before getting anywhere near it." I am surprised by their claims as well but there has to be some truth to it or they would get sued into the stone age.
With the flip already done the trailer is really high now. I have to use a portable step to reach the folding step already, any higher I would have to go to a three step from a two step. I'm a little afraid higher would equal more tippy!
Another benefit of lowering the truck would be to make it easier to get into, the wife is a little short on one end.
camp n family stated "Today's 1/2 tons have huge tow ratings but they are just a gimmick, as you'll far exceed their payload ratings well before getting anywhere near it." I am surprised by their claims as well but there has to be some truth to it or they would get sued into the stone age.
