Going from Class A to 5th wheel
Trading my class A 35ft. Diesel for 38ft 5th wheel, Towing it with a 2007 Quad cab 2500 Dodge Big Horn Diesel. Will it handle it OK, 38 ft is a long trailer. Have towed boats before but never a 5th...
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I would have to agree with Old-Biscuit. The truck will pull it but you may have issues with your GCVW ( Gross combined vehicle weight). With the nation wide crack down on over weight vehicles, due to fatal accidents, you could cause yourself some issues, especially if involved in a major accident.
I have been on scene where a tow vehicle was not up to par for the trailer / weight being towed. When major injuries or death is involved a "MAIT" (Major Accident Investigation Team) investigates the accident same as a homicide, which it is, and jail can result along with the civil nightmare that follows.
I admit this is worse case but, it happens all the time and I have set in criminal court, as an officer, feeling sorry for a guy that is dealing with a death and a criminal case. Just saying.
JMHO.
I have been on scene where a tow vehicle was not up to par for the trailer / weight being towed. When major injuries or death is involved a "MAIT" (Major Accident Investigation Team) investigates the accident same as a homicide, which it is, and jail can result along with the civil nightmare that follows.
I admit this is worse case but, it happens all the time and I have set in criminal court, as an officer, feeling sorry for a guy that is dealing with a death and a criminal case. Just saying.
JMHO.
