new to 5th wheel world

[taddyport]

Update to this. I had written down the wrong axle ratio so the towing capacity is actually 16400# and the GCWR is 23000#

Hello ! I'm new to the 5th wheel world and would appreciate some assistance. I have been in a travel trailer for the last few years and am wanting to move up. I'm planning to purchase a 2010 F350 with the 6.8 Triton V10, 5th wheel towing capacity is ( see above ). I have been looking at the trailers for a month or so and have it narrowed down (I use that term loosely) to the following. I would love opinions on the specific models/makers from those who have experience with them.

2009 Montana 3400RL- Dry - 11925#, hitch-2045#

2009 Bighorn 3580RL- Dry - 11930#, hitch -2200#

2008 Coachman Wyoming 338RLQS- Dry-10960#, hitch-1946#

2010 Montana Mountaineer 326 RLT- Dry- 10591#, hitch 2185

2008 Bighorn 3370RL- Dry-11100#, hitch - 1940#

They are all priced fairly close.

I'm looking forward to this new adventure and really appreciate all of your helpful responses.

Thanks and God Bless

Jon

[taddyport]

MC9 wrote:
I pull with a 2008 v-10 and love it. The secret is the 4:30 rear end. You didn't list the best 5th wheel -Cedar Creek-.....

I did a double check and it actually has that. I have added a statement to my original post, that should help

thanks

[MC9]

I pull with a 2008 v-10 and love it. The secret is the 4:30 rear end. You didn't list the best 5th wheel -Cedar Creek-.....

[George_H]

2nd the GVWR! Real world towing many of us are over the GVWR.

[andy431]

N6761U wrote:
If you plan on going anywhere west, with a 5er of that weight, Diesel is the only way to go. Some of the passes that you will go over are pretty high and you will want the turbo in order to maintain any power. Summer time in the mountains with warm to hot weather a non turbo engine will loose power due to altitude density.

Steve

you're right about the Diesel. I have a 1999 F250 Turbo diesel 7.3. great truck pulls my Dutchman denali with no problem.

[N6761U]

If you plan on going anywhere west, with a 5er of that weight, Diesel is the only way to go. Some of the passes that you will go over are pretty high and you will want the turbo in order to maintain any power. Summer time in the mountains with warm to hot weather a non turbo engine will loose power due to altitude density.

Steve

[stew47]

I've got a 2008 f350 v10 drw. its a beast for a gas truck. I have a crossroads so I can't speak on the above trailers. Enjoy!

[joegray]

Welcome. First piece of advice is look at the GVWR of the trailer. Dry weight does not mean a lot. I would also look at a diesel rather than a gas truck. A f350 is a good place to start looking at trucks. Most of those trailers listed are pretty heavy. Lots of homework to do. Good luck