Bumper pull versus fifth wheel
I pull a 22 ft. bumper pull wt. 3700# with a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 3.6L gas with no problem. Will my PU handle a 24 ft. 5th wheel?
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I think people are missing that he said it was a TWENTY FOUR (24) foot 5th wheel.
Depending on the payload of the truck, there is a good chance a 24ft 5th wheel is within the weight ratings of a 1/2 ton truck (always need to verify though).
Now the real question is, why?
- Bumper pulls keep the truck bed available to carry stuff.
- Larger 5th wheels have huge basements that make up for lose bed space.
Small 5th wheels sacrifice bed space but have minimal basement space...kind of the worst of both worlds. While 5th wheels tow a little better, bumper pulls shouldn't be a big concern towing, particularly with smaller trailers.
Depending on the payload of the truck, there is a good chance a 24ft 5th wheel is within the weight ratings of a 1/2 ton truck (always need to verify though).
Now the real question is, why?
- Bumper pulls keep the truck bed available to carry stuff.
- Larger 5th wheels have huge basements that make up for lose bed space.
Small 5th wheels sacrifice bed space but have minimal basement space...kind of the worst of both worlds. While 5th wheels tow a little better, bumper pulls shouldn't be a big concern towing, particularly with smaller trailers.
