Truck for my 5th Wheel

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!!!

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!

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.

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!

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

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

Yes.

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!)

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

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.

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!