Is there really a 1/2 ton towable fifth wheel?
Just got rid of my bumper pull and would like to do fifth wheel but the weights look over what I would expect.
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op wrote:
I still have the 3/4 but wanted to go back to 1/2 ton...
Choose the right new gen 1/2 ton and it will have no problems towing a 5th wheel trailer within its rating. Choose a older gen 1/2 ton truck like some mention and it will struggle as others report.
If you want to stick with a GM then choose a 1500 6.2 engine with the NHT (max tow) package. You get a 7600 gvwr with 4300 rawr and a 8 speed tranny. The 6.2 engine cranks out 420 hp and 460 torque. The NHT package can come with 2000+ lb payloads.
The best bang for the bucks in the 1/2 ton arena is the F150 which comes with several package. The 3.5 ecoboost cranks our 375 hp and a huge 470 torque. The 3.5 gets some good mpg as a daily driver for many folks. Starting at the top is the F150 HDPP.
...7850 gvwr....4800 rawr good for up to around 2500 lbs in the bed.
...7550 gvwr....4550 rawr...................... 2200 lbs in the bed.
...7050 gvwr....4050 rawr...................... 1750 lbs in the bed.
...6800 gvwr....3800 rawr...................... 1500 lbs..........
Actual numbers depends on truck selections and scaled axle weight numbers.
Most F150 owners bit into the small 6800 gvwr/3800 rawr because it came with a max tow package (they all do). Max tow doesn't upgrade gvwr or the rawr so don't bit into it thinking it can give the truck max towing ability.
The 1500 Ram...... Low gvwr and smallish rawr numbers with rear coil springs isn't a the best option for a 5th wheel trailer. The 5.7 hemi with 3.92 gears is a strong performer.
