Looking for truck to tow 5th wheel

jobar · 10-24-2010, 10:11 PM

Hey guys, I didnt know if this is the right place to post this but here goes. My family has recently purchased a 40 foot, 5th wheel everest. Im looking for a truck that can safely tow it. The GVWR is 14,080. Could a 3/4 ton truck handle it safely?

**Sasquatch_Ryda** · 10-24-2010, 11:21 PM

I would be looking for a dual rear wheel 1 ton personally for something that big. Preferably diesel.

fordwheelinman · 10-25-2010, 12:11 AM

look for a truck with the longest wheelbase you can afford. A dually couldnt hurt either. Id be looking for at least a ext cab long bed, but if it were me the least id be looking at was a crew cab long bed. 2wd would be better for the open road, less dead weight to lug around if you dont need it. The longer the wheelbase the more stability and control you will have over the trailer. A dually is only gonna add to the ability of the rear of the truck to control the lateral stability of the load.

jobar · 10-25-2010, 10:47 AM

Yea, lateral stability is my biggest concern. I've towed trailers up to 20 foot, but they were all open trailers. I've never tow an enclosed trailer before. I keep hearing that it's alot different, towing an enclosed trailer because of the wind factor that it has on it. I just want to be as safe as possible.

haulasswithclass · 10-25-2010, 06:40 PM

I tow a 33 towhauler with slides with my 2003 ford f250 single wheel truck with a 4" lift and 35" tire and it tows great. Not sure what it ways with the rig and all the gear but its pretty heavy. I did put air bags on the back to help the truck not sag, But i wouldnt of had to. I also but the banks big hoss kit on it to but that was just for fun.

tlandreth · 10-25-2010, 09:06 PM

We tow ours with a 2008 Dodge 2500 4 door, short bed 4x4. It has no problem towing the trailer anywhere and has plenty of power. My dad doesn't want a Ford Super Duty until something as reliable as the 7.3 comes back. A fifth wheel hitch will very easily clear the bed, however if you want to put alot of material in the bed, the long bed would be best.

jobar · 10-25-2010, 09:22 PM

I really want a 2500 dodge, because ive become a big fan of the cummings diesel. But, I wasnt sure how a single rear wheel truck would handle that big of a load. Ive got a buddy that pulls a 33 or 35 footer with a 2500 silverado, but he even recommeded I get a dual rear wheel truck. Thats why I was asking for your guys input.

02RangerXLT · 10-25-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tlandreth

We tow ours with a 2008 Dodge 2500 4 door, short bed 4x4. It has no problem towing the trailer anywhere and has plenty of power. My dad doesn't want a Ford Super Duty until something as reliable as the 7.3 comes back. A fifth wheel hitch will very easily clear the bed, however if you want to put alot of material in the bed, the long bed would be best.

Sadly, due to emissions, all hope of an engine as good as the 7.3 has gone down the drain...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jobar

I really want a 2500 dodge, because ive become a big fan of the cummings diesel. But, I wasnt sure how a single rear wheel truck would handle that big of a load. Ive got a buddy that pulls a 33 or 35 footer with a 2500 silverado, but he even recommeded I get a dual rear wheel truck. Thats why I was asking for your guys input.

Just for reference, it is not a "Cummings", it is a "Cummins", no "G".

You oughta just get a Dodge 3500, Cummins, Crew Cab (Or whatever dodge calls their crew cab) dually diesel, and call it good. You really can't beat that combo. You could also add an exhaust brake or an engine brake to the truck once you get it, however, Chevy's tow/haul mode does well at slowing the truck down also.

tlandreth · 10-25-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jobar

I really want a 2500 dodge, because ive become a big fan of the cummings diesel. But, I wasnt sure how a single rear wheel truck would handle that big of a load. Ive got a buddy that pulls a 33 or 35 footer with a 2500 silverado, but he even recommeded I get a dual rear wheel truck. Thats why I was asking for your guys input.

A 2500 Dodge 4x4 can handle a 40ft Montana fifth wheel very easily. The width of a dually was the deviding factor for us. I personally like the 2009 model F350 SRW as well as the Dodge 3500 SRW.

jobar · 10-26-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 02RangerXLT

Just for reference, it is not a "Cummings", it is a "Cummins", no "G".

Ha, I didnt even noticed I did that. Thanks for the spell check.

I did some research on the differences between the Ram 2500 and 3500. Not much other than the 3500 comes with a bigger axle, bigger brakes, and an extra leaf spring in the pack. Which doesnt sound like much but its an like extra 2200-3000 GVWR. Im leaning more towards the 3500 because, its more stable with dual wheels, and it has more GVWR which would give more peace of mind.

10-24-2010, 10:11 PM	#1
jobar Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Posts: 301 Vehicle Year: 2001 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger Edge I use this vehicle for: Everyday driving, occasional play toy Rep Power: 14	Looking for truck to tow 5th wheel Hey guys, I didnt know if this is the right place to post this but here goes. My family has recently purchased a 40 foot, 5th wheel everest. Im looking for a truck that can safely tow it. The GVWR is 14,080. Could a 3/4 ton truck handle it safely? __________________ A&P mechanic 2001 Ranger Edge, 3.0, 7.5 rearend, 3.73's, 2wd, westin safari bar with 2 5' airplane landing lights. 2004 Explorer, 4.0, 2wd 1990 Mustang Gt-Sold

10-24-2010, 11:21 PM	#2
Sasquatch_Ryda Coast Mountain Crawlers Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Terrace, BC, Canada Posts: 7,888 Vehicle Year: 1991/2002/2008 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger/SportTrac/SuperDuty I use this vehicle for: Play toy/Daily Driver/Tow Rig Rep Power: 10	I would be looking for a dual rear wheel 1 ton personally for something that big. Preferably diesel. __________________ 1991 Ranger - one tons, 3 link, air shocks and 40's 2002 Explorer Sport Trac - torsion crank, body lift, 35's 2008 F350 - 6.4L Powerstoke Diesel, 35x12.50R18 Procomp Xtreem AT's on 18x9 Incubus Crushers, AFE DPF/DOC Delete pipe, H&S XRT Pro tuner, AFE Stage 2 intake 1967 Mustang Coupe - 289, c4, pretty much stock

10-25-2010, 12:11 AM	#3
fordwheelinman Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 481 Vehicle Year: 1994 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Explorer 4 door I use this vehicle for: DD Rep Power: 16	look for a truck with the longest wheelbase you can afford. A dually couldnt hurt either. Id be looking for at least a ext cab long bed, but if it were me the least id be looking at was a crew cab long bed. 2wd would be better for the open road, less dead weight to lug around if you dont need it. The longer the wheelbase the more stability and control you will have over the trailer. A dually is only gonna add to the ability of the rear of the truck to control the lateral stability of the load. __________________ 1994 Explorer 4 door- 4L ohv, FACTORY M5OD, working electric 4x4, new DD, awaiting 31x10.50's on black stock wheels 1978 F150- 4x4, 400 V8, C6, 31x10.50x15 adventuro all terrains on stock steels-towing, 33x12.50x15 BFG All terrain on mag 15x8.5, custom in bed gooseneck, waiting on custom flatbed *1989 Bronco II-Converted 4x2 to 4x4 with 2.9 bored .060, ported/polished heads, port matched manifolds, a4ld, man 1350, D28/7.5 4.10's in both L/S in rear: waiting on motor

10-25-2010, 10:47 AM	#4
jobar Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Posts: 301 Vehicle Year: 2001 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger Edge I use this vehicle for: Everyday driving, occasional play toy Rep Power: 14	Yea, lateral stability is my biggest concern. I've towed trailers up to 20 foot, but they were all open trailers. I've never tow an enclosed trailer before. I keep hearing that it's alot different, towing an enclosed trailer because of the wind factor that it has on it. I just want to be as safe as possible. __________________ A&P mechanic 2001 Ranger Edge, 3.0, 7.5 rearend, 3.73's, 2wd, westin safari bar with 2 5' airplane landing lights. 2004 Explorer, 4.0, 2wd 1990 Mustang Gt-Sold

10-25-2010, 06:40 PM	#5
haulasswithclass Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 61 Vehicle Year: 91 Vehicle Make: ford Vehicle Model: Explorer SAS 4.88s dana 44 Alburn E locker and 9" with detroit. Duel cases and 37 inch iroks. I use this vehicle for: everything Rep Power: 14	towing I tow a 33 towhauler with slides with my 2003 ford f250 single wheel truck with a 4" lift and 35" tire and it tows great. Not sure what it ways with the rig and all the gear but its pretty heavy. I did put air bags on the back to help the truck not sag, But i wouldnt of had to. I also but the banks big hoss kit on it to but that was just for fun. Last edited by haulasswithclass; 10-25-2010 at 06:46 PM.

10-25-2010, 09:06 PM	#6
tlandreth New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 11 Vehicle Year: 1995 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger I use this vehicle for: Daily Driver Rep Power: 0	We tow ours with a 2008 Dodge 2500 4 door, short bed 4x4. It has no problem towing the trailer anywhere and has plenty of power. My dad doesn't want a Ford Super Duty until something as reliable as the 7.3 comes back. A fifth wheel hitch will very easily clear the bed, however if you want to put alot of material in the bed, the long bed would be best.

10-25-2010, 09:22 PM	#7
jobar Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Posts: 301 Vehicle Year: 2001 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Ranger Edge I use this vehicle for: Everyday driving, occasional play toy Rep Power: 14	I really want a 2500 dodge, because ive become a big fan of the cummings diesel. But, I wasnt sure how a single rear wheel truck would handle that big of a load. Ive got a buddy that pulls a 33 or 35 footer with a 2500 silverado, but he even recommeded I get a dual rear wheel truck. Thats why I was asking for your guys input. __________________ A&P mechanic 2001 Ranger Edge, 3.0, 7.5 rearend, 3.73's, 2wd, westin safari bar with 2 5' airplane landing lights. 2004 Explorer, 4.0, 2wd 1990 Mustang Gt-Sold

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