Trucks are too tall for fifth wheel
I'm presently towing a 1999 Jayco 23' fifth wheel. It's total weight is 6500 pounds loaded. My tow vehicle is a 2006 GMC 1500hd with a tow capacity of 7990 pounds with the 6 liter V8 and a 3.73 rear e...
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camp-n-family wrote:
Today's 1/2 tons have huge tow ratings but they are just a gimmick, as you'll far exceed their payload ratings well before getting anywhere near it.
Not with the trailer he has or similar. Totally half ton towable. Heck he's been doing it for years already with a glorified half ton.
I'd stick w GM or Ford with leaf springs for a half ton.
For lower 3/4 ton option, assuming you are going 4 wd as the 2 wheelers are all pretty low, take a look at the Ram 2500 air ride. Alt trailer height lowers the rear a bit and you can also mod the sensor to raise or lower a bit more I believe.
