How much engine to tow 5500 lbs?
My wife and I are looking to buy a used 19-22 ft 5th wheel. Weight range from 35-4000 dry so I am figuring 5-5500 lbs wet weight. I have already decided the TV has to be a 3/4 ton with either a exte...
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I routinely tow 7K-10K with our Silverado 1500 6.2L 3.73 rear end and the NHT package. If you can find a 5th wheel in that weight range, any 150/1500 with a V-8 will do the job. However, if you can find a later model with the 6 or 8 speed auto transmission & the 3.73 rear, it will do a much better job.
