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Originally Posted by GaryUT
I own the fifth wheel you are looking at. It's a nice trailer that we enjoy.
My tow vehicle is a 2500 with 3031 pounds of payload. The sliding hitch with the mounting rails uses 300 pounds of that. The pin weight squats my truck until it is level, about 5".
The truck tows it fine, but I am already planning on upgrading to a diesel in the future. This is a TALL fifth wheel, it stands 12'6" the aerodynamic drag is pretty bad, on level ground at 60 MPH I'm lucky to get 8 MPG.
I know its listed as a lightweight fifth wheel, but I would never try towing it with a half ton truck. If you decide to do it pay close attention to your rear axle weight limit, and the tire weight limits, you will probably be well over them. Half ton trucks usually don't come with load range E tires, or floating rear axles.
Gary
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Have you put on the scales?
The tires are load range C.