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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Even if you've already done the axle flip I still think lifting the trailer a bit more is a lot more viable than lowering the truck, especially a 4WD.
I do think a 3/4 ton is a better choice, regardless of what the sales brochures say the 1/2 ton can do, the heavy duty 3/4 ton pickup will tow that trailer much better.
Driver fatigue on road trips in lighter trucks loaded heavy vs. heavier duty trucks with the same load (well below their capacity) is a real factor, tested by my own seat of pants. It's just an easier drive in the truck that's having an easy time.
One other thought, you could probably tow at a lower height if you got a flatbed... they make nice polished aluminum ones, with removeable sides.
I do think a 3/4 ton is a better choice, regardless of what the sales brochures say the 1/2 ton can do, the heavy duty 3/4 ton pickup will tow that trailer much better.
Driver fatigue on road trips in lighter trucks loaded heavy vs. heavier duty trucks with the same load (well below their capacity) is a real factor, tested by my own seat of pants. It's just an easier drive in the truck that's having an easy time.
One other thought, you could probably tow at a lower height if you got a flatbed... they make nice polished aluminum ones, with removeable sides.
