Which truck to buy for towing a fifth wheel


catluva

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My husband and I bought an Everest fifth wheel 18 months ago to live in while building our home. We shared a house and only used it as a bedroom. We planned to trade down afterwards for a trailer, but ... it seems it is not worth what we paid for it (so say the dealers) and now we are stuck with it. So, ... we are looking for a truck to pull it. The fifth wheel is about 10,000 lbs. Would a 3/4 ton pull it or would we need a 1 ton? We are thinking of buying an older truck as we have several thousand $$'s in the RV already and probably won't go too far until we are used to rving. Any suggestions would be gratefully received. :)
 
Re: Which truck to buy for towing a fifth wheel

A proper equiped 3/4 ton should be able to handle this. Diesel would be best IMO. Dodge or chevy duramax would be my choice. Just make sure they have the towing packages.
 
Re: Which truck to buy for towing a fifth wheel

I agree with Nash, a good Duramax or Dodge will do it for you, but do get a diesel.
 
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