AlmostAnOldGuy wrote:
It would be helpful if you would pick your trailer first, then you will know how much truck you need. You say 14k is 'not very much'. How much trailer are you planning on towing? At that weight most folks here will recommend a 1 ton diesel, likely a dually. You are talking some serious pocket money for a new large 5th wheel and new diesel.
A different question might be to specify a budget and ask for recommendations on the best combination for the $. For example the Ram 2500 with the 6.4 is very capable and I have seen some pretty good deals on them new. That would leave more money for the fifth wheel provided you don't go too large on the fifth wheel.
Good luck,
Stu
That and even with a F150 Max/Max, one can pull a good size lite 5er.
These are the specs on one of the bigger Keystone Lite models. It is 10,000# GVWR and 2,420 Payload. that and it is almost 33' long.
Specs for 29RLI
Shipping Weight 7,580
Carrying Capacity 2,420
Hitch 1535
Length 32' 7"
Height 11' 11"
Fresh Water 43
Waste Water 28
Gray Water 56
LPG 60
Tire Size ST225/75R15D
