need rough guideline for what size TV for a fifth wheel

[dnhx]

Hi
We are considering a new fifth wheel and truck. We only have a small TT and SUV now. I am wondering if there is a rough estimate as to when you will need a 1 ton or 3/4 ton truck. For example, a 5th wheel with dry weight of 10,000 lbs and hitch weight of 2200. I know the loaded weight is going to be more that that depending on what we take (we pack pretty light, and do not usually travel with water in the tanks) Best I can tell, this is going to be too much for F250 (my wife likes fords). So my question is at about what dry hitch weight range will the F350 be needed? Would it be fair to say over 2000 lbs, or maybe even less?

TT are a little easier, max tongue weight on f150 is 1200 lbs, so any TT with a dry hitch weight under 900 should be no problem.

Thank you

Don

[N-Trouble]

Minimum 3/4 ton for 10klb 5er. 3/4 is sufficient up to ~12klb GVWR. 2500lb pin weight or less.

[donn0128]

Well, since terms like "dry" are pretty much useless, and regardless of how you think you pack, pick a truck to handle the GVWR. You may or may not actually hit the GVWR, but guaranteed you will not come close to those mystical dry numbers. Fifth wheels generally varry 20-25% of their total weight as pin weight. Meaning directly over the rear axle. Add hitch weight and you can be over weight limits of most any 2500 truck.