long bed vs short bed for towing 5th wheel RV
Will be looking to purchase a 5th wheel 30-37' & a tow vehicle 3/4 or 1 ton single axle diesel. Looking for experiences and feedback for towing a 30-37' 5th wheel with either short 6' bed or long 8...
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Welcome to the forum!
Lots of previous talk/opinions on this forum, concerning your questions.
As to truck bed, it is more about the distance from rear axle center, to back of cab. The big three all differ, so answer does not fit all. As to needing slider, again depends some what on which truck, and also which FW model. Most newer FWs have rounded cap corners to be used with standard 6.5' beds.
What truck and FW are you considering?
All trucks you mention will pull similar amount, but it is the carrying capacity that differs. Many 3/4 tons have similar carry capacity to a SRW 1T. A DRW will carry much more. With a FW, the biggest concern is RAWR/tire rating.
Jerry
Lots of previous talk/opinions on this forum, concerning your questions.
As to truck bed, it is more about the distance from rear axle center, to back of cab. The big three all differ, so answer does not fit all. As to needing slider, again depends some what on which truck, and also which FW model. Most newer FWs have rounded cap corners to be used with standard 6.5' beds.
What truck and FW are you considering?
All trucks you mention will pull similar amount, but it is the carrying capacity that differs. Many 3/4 tons have similar carry capacity to a SRW 1T. A DRW will carry much more. With a FW, the biggest concern is RAWR/tire rating.
Jerry
