Truck for my 5th Wheel

[fishuntr]

I'm going to buy a truck to pull my 5th wheel with. It will replace an older Chevy C20 that did a good job. The trailer is a Nomad 24 ft. that has a dry weight of 6500#. I would like to buy a Toyota Tundra or Nissan Titan with v-8 engine and tow package. Would this work satisfactorily? Thanks.

[rhagfo]

SH wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

SH wrote:

Allworth wrote:
Only if he never wants a bigger trailer.

If I were spending the base money for a new truck, I would find enough for an F-250/2500 (then if you can do it; Diesel).

Up until recently, the Tundra and Titan were not even rated for fifth wheel use. All because of the payload problem.

(Don't forget the dog!)

I agree with this post! Never heard anyone complain about having "too much truck" for their coach!

No, but many complain about ride and fuel mileage of a larger truck!

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I don't disagree but I can tell you that my 2500 Duramax gets a whole lot better mileage than my Ford 150 gasser did!

X2 to that, I went from a F250 460 ci, to my Ram, I doubled my mileage!!! that is city, on the open road empty, almost triple the mileage 20 mpg to 7 mpg!!!

[SH]

rhagfo wrote:

SH wrote:

Allworth wrote:
Only if he never wants a bigger trailer.

If I were spending the base money for a new truck, I would find enough for an F-250/2500 (then if you can do it; Diesel).

Up until recently, the Tundra and Titan were not even rated for fifth wheel use. All because of the payload problem.

(Don't forget the dog!)

I agree with this post! Never heard anyone complain about having "too much truck" for their coach!

No, but many complain about ride and fuel mileage of a larger truck!

.

I don't disagree but I can tell you that my 2500 Duramax gets a whole lot better mileage than my Ford 150 gasser did!

[rhagfo]

SH wrote:

Allworth wrote:
Only if he never wants a bigger trailer.

If I were spending the base money for a new truck, I would find enough for an F-250/2500 (then if you can do it; Diesel).

Up until recently, the Tundra and Titan were not even rated for fifth wheel use. All because of the payload problem.

(Don't forget the dog!)

I agree with this post! Never heard anyone complain about having "too much truck" for their coach!

No, but many complain about ride and fuel mileage of a larger truck!

The F150 Max/Max, with do great towing that 5er, if they like the size and stay about the same no issues.
OP didn't state plans for the future if the 5er, so gave a great option for the present.

If the OP has plans to go bigger in the future, time to look at a 350/3500 SRW, or DRW and be ready.

[SH]

Allworth wrote:
Only if he never wants a bigger trailer.

If I were spending the base money for a new truck, I would find enough for an F-250/2500 (then if you can do it; Diesel).

Up until recently, the Tundra and Titan were not even rated for fifth wheel use. All because of the payload problem.

(Don't forget the dog!)

I agree with this post! Never heard anyone complain about having "too much truck" for their coach!

[Shadow_Grey]

rhagfo wrote:
Get yourself a F150 EB Max/Max and you will be fine.

F150 EB Tow Max HD...2100 to 2500# Payload

[MinnCamper]

Yes.

[Allworth]

Only if he never wants a bigger trailer.

If I were spending the base money for a new truck, I would find enough for an F-250/2500 (then if you can do it; Diesel).

Up until recently, the Tundra and Titan were not even rated for fifth wheel use. All because of the payload problem.

(Don't forget the dog!)

[rhagfo]

Get yourself a F150 EB Max/Max and you will be fine.

[TucsonJim]

The maximum payload for a 2015 Tundra is 2080 pounds for a 2 door standard cab. The maximum for a double cab is 1680#. These are for the 2x4 models. It is significantly less for the 4x4 model.

Estimating 1500 pounds of cargo in the FW, your pin weight would be approximately 1,600 pounds (20%).

Now, add the pin weight of 1600, hitch - 150, Driver and passengers - 350. You get 2100#. This does not include any extra cargo you store in the truck. You exceed the cargo capacity of even the highest rated truck.

Some people will say, "The Toyota specs say it can pull 10,500 pounds". Yes, it will pull that much, but you are still exceeding the payload capacity of the truck.

So please, do your research and get a truck that will give you about 2500 pounds of payload so you have a little room to spare.

[johnrbd]

If you are over your ratings and still decide to "go for it", let us know your travel plans show we can plan accordingly.

You may think you will be fine because it tows it, but when you have to a "situation" you will wish you had enough truck to handle the trailer. It's not just your safety, but the rest of us out there trying to enjoy our leisure time.

Speed limit for "ST" tire is 65 mph!

[tvman44]

Only if you don't mind grossly exceeding the ratings of the truck. 😞

[camp-n-family]

Either could "pull" it but you will be over GVWR. Payload will be your limiting factor. A 6500lbs dry fiver will weigh 8k+ loaded. Average 20% minimum of that on the pin would be 1600lbs. Figure in another 150lbs for the weight of the hitch and you've exceeded the payload available for either of those trucks before even adding passengers. Only the regular cab long box model may have enough payload.

People do it all the time, and it will likely handle it ok, but you will exceed ratings. Only way to know for sure is to load up the fiver and get it weighed, including the pin weight. Load the truck up and weigh it too to see how much payload you have remaining. If pin is less than payload remaining you're good to go (assuming you're under axle ratings too)

[therink]

With 6500 dry weight, I would not tow with anything less than a 3/4 ton (on tongue weight alone).