Towing 35+ footer
I think i've decided against a 5er due to only having a 2500. I think the payload is going to be too much. That said, the wife and i have picked out three campers that we really like: Jayco Ja...
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IdaD wrote:93Cobra2771 wrote:
Irony: The number of members recommending a fifth wheel with more tongue weight compared to a travel trailer. Even though the OP has stated that a fifth wheel will likely put him over his cargo ratings.
The payload rating on his particular truck is meaningless because it's driven by the class 2 truck GVWR limit. His truck is literally identical to a SRW 3500 aside from the rear suspension, and if you look at the axle rating it's only 500 lbs lower than a SRW 3500. Tires, wheels, brakes, axles, chassis...all the same.
A lot of us are recommending a second look at fifth wheels because he'd be fine pulling a reasonably sized one and they have some significant advantages.
Irony: Member saying payload is meaningless.
It isn't meaningless, it is a number derived from the GVWR. So are you saying he should ignore it since his truck is basically a heavy duty other than rear springs?
The other true irony is the my 11 model F150 has very close to the same capacities as a vintage Heavy Duty F250 (payload being the biggest difference). However, if I came on here with my truck wanting to tow the same trailer he's looking at, I'd be worse than a drunk driver on the interstate ready to kill and maim anyone driving near me.
**Edit - confused OP truck with a truck in another thread, have corrected my statements regarding the OP truck.
