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bsmith0404 · 10-03-2016, 04:25 AM

With that size of 5er and full timing, here is the list of must haves if it were me. Diesel (which comes with exhaust brake), DRW, Allison trans (okay I'm biased on that one, but it's the best one in the class), camper mirrors (believe they are standard on DRW, but have seen some dealers go with the standard mirrors on SRW), and 8' bed (again standard on DRW). If you are full timing, your TV comfort while towing is the main consideration, this combination will give you the most capability and the most stability, no reason to sacrifice on those two areas. While your at it, make sure your 5er has a cushioned kin pin, Mor Ryde or TrailAir. Mine has the most basic TrailAir Roto Flex and it is night and day over a standard king pin.

10-03-2016, 04:25 AM	#7
bsmith0404 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Las Cruces Posts: 4,665	With that size of 5er and full timing, here is the list of must haves if it were me. Diesel (which comes with exhaust brake), DRW, Allison trans (okay I'm biased on that one, but it's the best one in the class), camper mirrors (believe they are standard on DRW, but have seen some dealers go with the standard mirrors on SRW), and 8' bed (again standard on DRW). If you are full timing, your TV comfort while towing is the main consideration, this combination will give you the most capability and the most stability, no reason to sacrifice on those two areas. While your at it, make sure your 5er has a cushioned kin pin, Mor Ryde or TrailAir. Mine has the most basic TrailAir Roto Flex and it is night and day over a standard king pin. __________________ Brent 2013 Alpine 3500RE 2019 Silverado 2500HD Duramax U.S. Air Force Retired (25 yrs)