A new question. And I'm bored

My 2008 2500 diesel pulls our 10,000 GVWR Laredo with 1600lbs on the hitch like a dream. All within spec for the truck.

10k loaded 5er means 1500-3000 pounds of pin weight. Then you have 200 pounds of receiver in the bed, whatever else you put in the bed, and people in the cab. 3/4 ton Ram trucks have 1400-3500 pounds of payload to support all that weight. So you need to be more specific about which RV and which 3/4 ton Ram truck.

ol' grouch wrote:
I've seen 3/4 ton trucks pulling 5th wheels but a lot of them have dual rear wheels.

3/4 ton dually?

A Dodge will drag anything. I have a Chevy Duramax, not so much!
My brother and I have both delivered TTs and we agree. We wouldn't buy a 5th wheel if you gave it to us. Too hard to pull and why not either buy a TT or a MH. If you're gonna spend 150K you can get a real nice MH. Hook on one and see, it's like pulling a sled through quicksand.

Most 5th wheels you run out of cargo capacity to support the pin or "hitch" weight before you run out of pulling ability. On average the pin will be about 20% of what the trailer actually weights so a 10,000# advertised trailer will be close to 12,000# when you actually go camping. That mean you need to put 2,400# plus another 300# for the hitch in your bed. Not many 2500's can handle 2,700# in the bed based on GVWR. You will need to weigh your truck with you, fuel, family and stuff for camping in the bed.

GVWR (see truck's door jam) - Actual weight = actual pin weight you can carry. This varies greatly depending upon how the truck was spec'd. Get the charts and look for yourself.

Dry weight which is when it left the manufacture is mostly useless as many will add 1,000# plus of stuff.

Hope that helps.

Dso66 wrote:
Hey grouch. Thanks for the reply. Haven't bought yet. I'm a nube looking to retire in a few and be a full timer. Looking for wisdom from those that have been there.

This is my first year having my own rig. On the other hand, I've got 40 years in transportation. When towing, it's the same if you're pulling a heavy camper or a load of lumber. The lumber might be more compact but physics and torque work the same. A longer wheel base tow rig may be more expensive and less maneuverable, but it will ride and handle a load better. Expecially with an in bed connection like a 5th wheel or gooseneck.

Gas or Diesel will be the main question, most gassers are about at their limit at 10K#. I plan to look for a 5ver in a year or two. I've got a 2002 2500HD 6.0 gas motor, will likely look in the 8500# range, even though it's rated for 10K. As a previous poster mentioned, some new gas models may tow a little more.

I only use my truck to tow a few times a year and weekends. Could not justify a diesel. If you will be traveling more and can justify the extra cost of diesel, then you should be fine at 10K.

Dso66 wrote:
Hey bikendan, just trying to get some conversation going here. You seem like a great dude thanks. Everyone else, thanks for pointing a nube in the right direction!

I am pulling the 5er in my signature with a 2500 Dodge without problems. Granted you did not say year of vehicle but I think mine is 9200 GVW. Have pulled the 5eer over 25000 miles. There is only 1 spring leaf difference in the 2500 & 3500. Good Luck in your venture and Happy Camping.

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Hey grouch. Thanks for the reply. Haven't bought yet. I'm a nube looking to retire in a few and be a full timer. Looking for wisdom from those that have been there.