Long or short bed for 5th wheel towing?
I am looking into buying a Ram truck. The Mega cab only comes with a short bed. I currently tow a TT but in the future would like to get a 5th wheel. Are long bed trucks better for 5th wheel towing? A...
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The short bed, you might be able to use a extended pin box, or a automatic slide hitch, or both.
You would want a 1 ton truck to tow a fifth wheel, and from what I hear, the Mega cab is 3/4 ton with coil springs in the back (like a car or station wagon rear suspension) and is not really highly recommended for loads that might try to steer the rear of the truck into the corners.
When going downhill you will notice it most, where the trailer wants to not turn into the curve, and will make the rear seem like it is wiggling. . .
When pulling up a hill, the trailer will follow the leader, and there is no problems.
Good luck!
Fred.
You would want a 1 ton truck to tow a fifth wheel, and from what I hear, the Mega cab is 3/4 ton with coil springs in the back (like a car or station wagon rear suspension) and is not really highly recommended for loads that might try to steer the rear of the truck into the corners.
When going downhill you will notice it most, where the trailer wants to not turn into the curve, and will make the rear seem like it is wiggling. . .
When pulling up a hill, the trailer will follow the leader, and there is no problems.
Good luck!
Fred.
