How much truck do I need for a 23K 5th wheel?

jims1 wrote:

SoCalDesertRider wrote:

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
It can be done with a very late model diesel 1-ton dually with low axle ratio.

I would rather do it with something bigger, a small Freightliner (M2, FL60) or International (4000 series). The bigger trucks are built to haul and pull those heavy weights under continuous duty and do it problem free for years and years. The pickups are not rated for that. They have the power all cranked up and are taxing everything to max to get those big numbers in their ratings.

Let's go back to this statement right here, because it appears my statement set off the whole arguement.

Now, if you read the first line, what does it say?

"It can be done with a very late model diesel 1-ton dually with low axle ratio."

Then I went on to say what I would rather tow it with, which is a bigger truck, and gave my reasons why.

Now, for those of you jumping on me because you like your pickups and like to pull big trailers with them, where did I ever say your late model diesel pickups couldn't pull the trailer? And where did I ever say that a bigger truck HAS to be used?

That's right, I never said those things.

I gave my opinion on what I would rather tow it with.

So, it appears to me, that it is the pickup guys that are being the gestapo here, jumping on anyone who prefers an MDT or HDT over a pickup...

And it happens on every forum where someone asks what they need to pull a heavy 5th'er.
As soon as someone pony's up the $70,000 for the Ram, I'll buy it, but until then my lil' ole $19000 truck is good for us.

WOW!!!!!$70K:E Guess you don't know how to shop for a new truck..My 2016 is loaded out and cost 15K less than that, full warranty and that price included a 7 yr 120K Chrysler Max Care Extended warranty, zero deductible..