1/2 Ton Towable 5th Wheel
Hello: Does anyone have a 5th wheel that they say can be towed by a 1/2 ton truck? Are you actually towing it with a 1/2 ton truck and what kind of truck do you have? I had originally thought t...
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Every vehicle manufacturer over-rates towing capacity. Bottom line, it is all about weight, both gross trailer weight, hitch/pin weight, and gross combined weight. Even if you are UNDER these numbers does not mean you will ENJOY towing with a large load. Things like tires make a huge difference.
I would stay under 8,000 lbs trailer weight. Pin weight combined with your payload should be less than 1,500 lbs. These are pretty low for a 5th wheel.
I would stay under 8,000 lbs trailer weight. Pin weight combined with your payload should be less than 1,500 lbs. These are pretty low for a 5th wheel.
