5th Wheel Novice Needs Advice!
Hello, I've been towing long travel trailers for many years behind small and large gas engine and diesel trucks. I just sold my 29' trailer last year and this year I'm considering buying my first 5th...
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I think my conclusion is that this truck is rated for the load but it definitely maxes it out. This truck is pretty long in the tooth, and I live in an area of steep mountain grades.
I currently tow 7500 lbs up the grades at 45 MPH, so adding another ~2000 lbs would probably kill off the truck. I'd have to make some mods to increase power and add some airbags to raise up the bed. After doing all that I think the risk is too great the engine (or something else) would give up the ghost.
I blew up a Ford 460 on the grade last year before I got this 454 Chevy, and that wasn't a fun experience after having spent a lot on upgrades to get that old truck running reliably and safely.
Hmph. I wish I still had my 2003 Dodge 2500 with the 5.9 Cummings. I hate to pass on this 5th deal, but it looks like it's a hard case to say I can tow this trailer in my area with this older truck. :(
"It will move it but it won't be happy". Yep, I agree.
I currently tow 7500 lbs up the grades at 45 MPH, so adding another ~2000 lbs would probably kill off the truck. I'd have to make some mods to increase power and add some airbags to raise up the bed. After doing all that I think the risk is too great the engine (or something else) would give up the ghost.
I blew up a Ford 460 on the grade last year before I got this 454 Chevy, and that wasn't a fun experience after having spent a lot on upgrades to get that old truck running reliably and safely.
Hmph. I wish I still had my 2003 Dodge 2500 with the 5.9 Cummings. I hate to pass on this 5th deal, but it looks like it's a hard case to say I can tow this trailer in my area with this older truck. :(
"It will move it but it won't be happy". Yep, I agree.
