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DogFatherFL
Explorer
Sep 17, 2015

A 1500 Series (1/2 ton) PU truck, for towing a 5th wheel.

According to the towing guides, 1/2 ton trucks max out about 11K lb, when it comes to towing. Not enough for a 5er. I noticed the Big 3, do not put a 3.9 or 4.1 rear axle in their 1/2 ton PUs. Even...
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wing_zealot
Explorer
Sep 17, 2015
Something to consider. With any given truck, You can pull a bigger TT than a 5er. And TT's are cheaper then the same comparable 5er.

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