Best truck for large 5th Wheel
Hello, We need to order a new truck. I was wondering if you could share your experience towing a large 5th wheel (Solitude 378) and what truck you would recommend. Leaning towards an F350 4x4 Cr...
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speediq99 wrote:
'My truck's unladen rear axle (hitch installed) weighs about 3470 lbs. My trucks's GRAWR is 7230 lbs. So a pin weight of around 3700lbs should be just fine.'
Based on this, it sounds like a 1 ton will have room to spare. I am just not sure if this is all I need to consider.
I heard stability in wind and rain may make a dually a better choice. Is there a big difference?
I may have to look at a lighter 5th wheel. I have never driven a dually, except for a motorhome. My preference seems to be a 1 ton SRW.
Coming from a f150, it is hard to imagine a 1 ton not being enough. Live to learn.
Any suggestions on high quality 5th wheels on the lighter end of the scale (15k) loaded?
Thank you for all the replies.
MC
We looked hard at a Solitude 373 and a dually F-350. We decided to go with a 310GK-R and an F-250 with 7.3 and 4.30 axle. It was the right choice for us. We added a dishwasher, washer/dryer, new gas range with convection oven and sleep number king bed.
