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alexleblanc
Jul 31, 2017Explorer
its all about what your truck can carry, not pull. I have a "1500" series fifth wheel and in no way shape or form would a 1/2 ton do the job and stay under its GVWR or RAWR - Mine is similar in weight to what you just purchased.
for what its worth, its not when your going down the road on a flat easy terrain with no wind that is the concern, its in an emergency situation or coming down a large hill and getting hit with a large gust of wind - that's when you'll quickly find out that you don't have enough truck.
that 5er needs at minimum a 3/4 ton truck to be safely towed and to be honest, if you make the leap to the bigger truck you'll be much happier with the towing performance in general.
for what its worth, its not when your going down the road on a flat easy terrain with no wind that is the concern, its in an emergency situation or coming down a large hill and getting hit with a large gust of wind - that's when you'll quickly find out that you don't have enough truck.
that 5er needs at minimum a 3/4 ton truck to be safely towed and to be honest, if you make the leap to the bigger truck you'll be much happier with the towing performance in general.
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