I am interested in seeing what fifth wheels people tow with 3/4 ton SB. I am looking to upgrade my fifth and it is heavier.Thanks for the help Dennis

2003 Chevy 2500HD 2006 Triple E Topaz 301 RBXL 30 ft, 9-11000 lbs depends on load

Heartland Sundance 265XLT with a 2500HD with a gasser and 4:10 gears

dennych1 wrote:I am interested in seeing what fifth wheels people tow with 3/4 ton SB. I am looking to upgrade my fifth and it is heavier.Thanks for the help DennisSure would help to have your TV and RV in your sig.I would say since you are asking a 250-2500 won't be enough truck for what you want in a 5er.

One approach would be:1)get the RV & Trailer Towing Guide (on the Internet) for your specific TV. 2)make a list of those "must have", "nice to have" & "can live without" options which you are looking for 3)determine what price range you are comfortable with 4)establish what make you prefer, proximity to dealer, dealears service record/reputation etc. 5)research, manufacturer,floor plans, spec sheets/weight, this can be found on internet6)make a short list of what meets your needs.6)Visit trade shows with your specific spec's in hand.An informed decision is always the best decision. Above all, take your time, have fun and enjoy the experience.Keep us posted! GPG

2012 Jayco 295RKS. The FW is just under 11,000 lbs. This picture was taken before I added airbags. My 2011 Duramax 2500 is rated to tow 17,000 lbs. in a FW. This combination tows great!

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jevanb
Explorer
Feb 06, 2014
partsman01 wrote:
This is our 2004 24.5 wilderness light, I believe OAL is 26.5 Towed by 1996 gmc K2500 7.4 litre Gas
love the trailer, wanted to go small so I could pull a boat. But wife had other ideas
rhagfo
Explorer III
Feb 06, 2014
partsman01 wrote:
This is our 2004 24.5 wilderness light, I believe OAL is 26.5 Towed by 1996 gmc K2500 7.4 litre Gas

Partsman, you need to find yourself a bigger 5er. :)
rhagfo
Explorer III
Feb 06, 2014
john&bet wrote:
Dankenbring wrote:
We just purchased a canyon trail fifth wheel with 4 slide outs which measures 38 ft. It weighs 12k loaded. We have a certified scales nearby. It maxes out our 04 f250 diesel at 20 k and I told wife no mountain driving as we are maxed weight wise.
Glad I have a Dodge for my 12k Montana. Works in mountains just fine.

X2 to that 11K+ and don't think twice about hills up or down.
partsman01
Explorer
Feb 06, 2014
This is our 2004 24.5 wilderness light, I believe OAL is 26.5 Towed by 1996 gmc K2500 7.4 litre Gas
john_bet
Explorer II
Feb 06, 2014
Dankenbring wrote:
We just purchased a canyon trail fifth wheel with 4 slide outs which measures 38 ft. It weighs 12k loaded. We have a certified scales nearby. It maxes out our 04 f250 diesel at 20 k and I told wife no mountain driving as we are maxed weight wise.
Glad I have a Dodge for my 12k Montana. Works in mountains just fine.
transamz9
Explorer
Feb 06, 2014
Allworth wrote:
Just do whatever you want. Don't worry your pretty little head about the ratings. The manufacturer's engineers probably didn't know what they were talking about.

The engineers did but the Lawyers didn't.;)
Allworth
Explorer II
Feb 06, 2014
Just do whatever you want. Don't worry your pretty little head about the ratings. The manufacturer's engineers probably didn't know what they were talking about.
transamz9
Explorer
Feb 06, 2014
rhagfo wrote:
Dankenbring wrote:
We just purchased a canyon trail fifth wheel with 4 slide outs which measures 38 ft. It weighs 12k loaded. We have a certified scales nearby. It maxes out our 04 f250 diesel at 20 k and I told wife no mountain driving as we are maxed weight wise.

Time for an exhaust brake

The TH on that truck works really well with the transmission.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Feb 06, 2014
Dankenbring wrote:
We just purchased a canyon trail fifth wheel with 4 slide outs which measures 38 ft. It weighs 12k loaded. We have a certified scales nearby. It maxes out our 04 f250 diesel at 20 k and I told wife no mountain driving as we are maxed weight wise.

Time for an exhaust brake
Dankenbring
Explorer
Feb 05, 2014
We just purchased a canyon trail fifth wheel with 4 slide outs which measures 38 ft. It weighs 12k loaded. We have a certified scales nearby. It maxes out our 04 f250 diesel at 20 k and I told wife no mountain driving as we are maxed weight wise.