Help deciding on a tow vehicle
Gents/Ladies, I am somewhat new to all of this. Growing up, we pulled a travel trailer for vacations, hunting trips, and fishing trips. All of my experience stems from what my dad taught me, but I...
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downtheroad wrote:
First, welcome to the Forum.
Strong recommendation that you skip the 250/2500 series and go straight to a 350/3500. You pick the manufacturer. They are all good, especially if you buy new or late model.
You will have many more options for a trailer and especially for a 5th wheel if you go '1 ton.'
Good luck with your choice.
X2^^. The issue with fifth wheels is not "pulling" the trailer but rather the capacity to carry the pin weight (usually about 23% of the loaded trailer weight... forget empty weights and published pin weights!) on the rear axle. You cannot go wrong with a 1-ton truck of any of the three brands. Having grown up in New Mexico and lived in West Texas, I understand the roads. I don't think you'll have a problem with the front ends - but you might consider 4WD for the caliche.
Rob
