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michelb
Explorer
Dec 23, 2014

Suggestions for older pickup to tow 18k lbs 40'+ FW

Because of our growing family, we're looking at trading our 40' DP for more family friendly FW so I need to get a tow vehicle. The truck would pretty much just be used to pull the trailer and we'd dr...
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schlep1967
Nomad
Dec 23, 2014
What 5th wheel are you figuring on? I'm guessing it has to be a toy hauler. You can get a 2015 open range 3X 427 BHS (the 3x is well insulated and the BHS stands for bunkhouse it has the capacity to sleep 8) whith a max weight of just over 16K.

I guess what I am getting at is a different trailer might open up your truck options unless you are getting that trailer for a heck of a deal.

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