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jkwilson
Explorer III
Jul 10, 2017

Coming back for my second round after 5 years--UPDATE

About 5 years ago I thought my wife and I were close to retirement and I posted here seeking help with rig size, tow vehicle sizing and all the other things somebody new has to figure out. I thought I...
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Second_Chance
Explorer II
Jul 10, 2017
Use 25% of the fifth wheel's GVWR from the sticker for an estimated loaded pin weight. Published dry pin weights are meaningless. A well-equipped 3/4-ton should be able to handle it, though. If you head for the mountains, you'll really appreciate a diesel.

32' too big? For a fifth wheel, that's small-to-moderate. Ours is 36' and we travel full-time. Haven't found a spot yet that I couldn't get it into (OK, maybe I had to maneuver a little...).

Rob

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