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Originally Posted by linux3
OK, I said if we bought a 5th wheel I wouldn't tell you folks.
Cancel that.
I'm looking at a Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 gasser.
KEYSTONE RV COUGAR HALF-TON 24RDS
I can't give you exact numbers on the Chevy because it's on order but I'm thinking I'm way under stressed.
The idea of 1/2 ton towable 5ers is just stupid but 1/2 ton towables with a 2500 is reasonable I think.
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All that "worry" about disclosure of trailer information for "naught"...
For nearly all "half ton fifth wheels" a 3/4 ton gas truck is "comfortably adequate". Unless you've ordered a "every option under the sun" luxury vehicle, you should have a payload in the 3400-3800 pound range. That will carry your Cougar 24RDS and keep a comfortable margin for passengers and other cargo.
The engine is a "strong gas engine" and should have adequate power for all but the most demanding mountain grades.
I think you'll be happy with your choices. Just remember to "follow the GM break in recommendations"... It's typically not the engine, but the transmission "learning curve" and the rear end gears that need to be "treated gently for the initial miles"...