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Festus2 · 11-11-2013, 04:56 PM

Tac -
Personally, I would not want to tow a 5th wheel of that size/weight with anything less than a 3/4T (F250 or 2500). It's just too much for a 1/2T truck to tow it safely. The braking system on Keystone RV's is electric so that would be problematic for you as well as finding a unit with disc brakes as opposed to drum.

In addition, Keystone's "special orders" would not include any deviation from 110VAC to the European voltage/current that you would require. The conversion from 110VAC to 230V would be something that you would have to do yourself. You realize of course that all of the standard and included appliances run off 110VAC which would also have to be replaced. With all of the adaptions and conversions that you would have to do to make this work, the attractiveness of the North American price might soon disappear.

Your plan, in theory, sounds great but there are many obstacles to overcome which make it very challenging to say the least.

Good luck with your efforts.

11-11-2013, 04:56 PM	#6
Festus2 Site Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fraser Valley BC Canada Posts: 7,015	Tac - Personally, I would not want to tow a 5th wheel of that size/weight with anything less than a 3/4T (F250 or 2500). It's just too much for a 1/2T truck to tow it safely. The braking system on Keystone RV's is electric so that would be problematic for you as well as finding a unit with disc brakes as opposed to drum. In addition, Keystone's "special orders" would not include any deviation from 110VAC to the European voltage/current that you would require. The conversion from 110VAC to 230V would be something that you would have to do yourself. You realize of course that all of the standard and included appliances run off 110VAC which would also have to be replaced. With all of the adaptions and conversions that you would have to do to make this work, the attractiveness of the North American price might soon disappear. Your plan, in theory, sounds great but there are many obstacles to overcome which make it very challenging to say the least. Good luck with your efforts. __________________ 2008 Cougar 5th Wheel 27RKS 2005 2500 GMC Duramax