which is best truck for 5000Lb trailer
I'm buying a 25 ft trailer(exterior length), 5000lb dry weight. Looking at used trucks .. any recommendations .. engine size and gear ratio.. may steer away from dodge as i heard bad things on suspens...
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I'm pulling those exact weights with a half ton and a family of 4 (plus dog).
I've been to the scales and when loaded for a long trip, I'm about 5% over on payload. If I had never been to a scale, I'd have had no indication that the truck was beyond this limit. It tows effortless, stops effortless. Doesn't sag in the rear or feel "squishy".
I don't load my bed (except on my local trips). There's not much need to with 2500 pound payload on the trailer.
I don't plan to change tow vehicles. When this one is driven into the ground, I will likely get a 3/4 ton next time. Although...by that time, the kids and dog will be gone. Problem solved.
I've been to the scales and when loaded for a long trip, I'm about 5% over on payload. If I had never been to a scale, I'd have had no indication that the truck was beyond this limit. It tows effortless, stops effortless. Doesn't sag in the rear or feel "squishy".
I don't load my bed (except on my local trips). There's not much need to with 2500 pound payload on the trailer.
I don't plan to change tow vehicles. When this one is driven into the ground, I will likely get a 3/4 ton next time. Although...by that time, the kids and dog will be gone. Problem solved.
