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RoyBell
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Feb 20, 2017

Chicago RV show- 1/2 tons can tow 8500lb 5th wheels.

I visit this show yearly. I hate that it's hard to find anything, but enjoy looking at the campers nonetheless. Lot of 5th wheels there this year, seemed quite a bit more than previous years. Wal...
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lawnspecialties
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Feb 21, 2017
I live just off I-40 about 25 miles from the intersection with I-95. I travel I-40 a lot so I get to see many people headed to the beach with their RVs.

Although not extremely popular, 1/2 tons with 5ers is becoming more common. 5ers are getting lighter and 1/2 tons are getting bigger carrying capacities.

The ones I have seen look very nice and stable. No heavy sag or anything. I see no real problem with it.

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