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jmtandem
Nov 19, 2018Explorer II
Are the half ton fifth wheels better option for me than the regular travel trailers? what is the pros and cons to those compared to the regular travel trailers?
Absolutely not. The pin weight is much more than a travel trailer. That gives you issues with the very limited payload of most half ton trucks. The latest issue of the TDR magazine has some info from a 1500 eco diesel driver and in addition to towing weights, the turbo is cooled by the coolant, when towing the turbo will heat the engine to where it goes into limp mode. You are looking at way too much trailer. Go get a Ram 2500 with the 6.4 gas with 4.10 axles or the Cummins. Then you can tow what you want up hills, down hills, anywhere. You have a truck that gets fabulous mileage, but is not a good hauler.
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