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DogFatherFL
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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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TomG2
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Sep 30, 2015
I "Get it" that certain half ton pickups are capable of towing certain 5th wheel trailers, but 3/4 and one ton pickups will tow many more. What I see is that the OP has long range plans which include much towing "Around the country". Would you suggest a model that barely qualifies or one more capable?

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