I know I will get bashed for this post (my first one here) but I tow my 21.5 Terry Resort with my 2000 Ford XL 150 4X4....V6 auto and I have no problems stopping or starting. I can run along the highway at 65 mph (faster if I want but why?)Just turn the O/D off and let her go.
When I hook up the trailer the back of the truck drops about 1/2 inch
Flyin Finn wrote: My truck is an older (-97) 3/4 HD truck, with 8600 GVWR, and I am pretty much maxed out (both truck and 5th wheel loaded). Also the GCVWR is close to max.
So my experience is that if you want to pull a 5er similar to my Rockwood Ultralight, you want a GVWR of at east 8600# and GVWR of at least 15000#.
I understand the newer (1/2 ton) trucks have higher ratings. It doesn't matter if it is 1/2, 3/4, or 1 ton, as long as you are within the weight numbers (GVWR, axle, tires, GCVWR).
The advertised pin weigh for my 5er is 1089#, but the real pin weight, including battery, propane, and all the stuff loaded for camping, is about 1400#.
Finn
I used to have an F150 and towed the same trailer. It did OK on the flats but in the Adirondacks and Catskills I had difficulty on hills. I personally think this is too big a trailer for a 150/1500 truck - I know you have a 2500 - just want the OP to know where I'm coming from.
Be wary of the posted weights by the manufacturers. They were way light in my case. Tell them you want to have it weighed at a scale before buying to know what you're getting into. That way you're not doing what I did - buying a new truck a year later. Not that I don't love the new truck.
2008 Ford F350 FX4 CC SB PSD
2006 Rockwood 8281SS 5th wheel
Umaxman wrote: I know I will get bashed for this post (my first one here) but I tow my 21.5 Terry Resort with my 2000 Ford XL 150 4X4....V6 auto and I have no problems stopping or starting. I can run along the highway at 65 mph (faster if I want but why?)Just turn the O/D off and let her go.
When I hook up the trailer the back of the truck drops about 1/2 inch
I think that's cool. My in-laws used to have a 19ft that they towed with a 1/4T truck. Worked very well for them.
I do agree that weights can be critical. Especially if you are in the midst of mountains. Although I have spent a few hours on 6% grades I would not want to do it full time with my setup.
charlie
2006 Toyota Tundra Crew Cab
2003 Skyline Nomad 24ft Fiver
Me and Wife
Maggie the Old English Sheepdog
The Titanium 25E30 (http://www.glendalerv.com/2008/Titanium/25E30.html ) is designed to be towed by many 1/2 T. trucks. They are a quality 5'er that tows shorter and treats your truck well due to the aerodynamics.
When I got my first 5er, I had a 1/2 ton Chevy with a 5.7. I had to add a transmission line cooler, then I put some air bags on it, but it just wasn't pleasant to tow with it. A lot of times, a truck will do it, but it just ain't fun.
bdonpap wrote: When I got my first 5er, I had a 1/2 ton Chevy with a 5.7. I had to add a transmission line cooler, then I put some air bags on it, but it just wasn't pleasant to tow with it. A lot of times, a truck will do it, but it just ain't fun.
Depends on what size fiver. I see people struggling with trailers that are too big for their truck (including folks with 3/4T and 1T trucks).
We do have fun pulling ours. It came with a huge tranny and oil cooler. I will add airbags, but, it isn't required.
I see where KZ is offering a 5er in their Spree line. Used to be just trailers. The one I saw looked to about 28' long, and the weight was only 6,353 lbs.
Ok so I did a little looking and this is what I found for all you folks that are looking for a smaller fiver to be towed by your 1/2 ton trucks.
Half ton Towable Fiver that weighs under 4000lbs with a tongue of 600lbs.
Guess they are making them lighter and smaller now for those who don't want to tow the big rigs anymore. Kinda strange they list it as tongue weight instead of pin but hey its new and maybe they dont know the difference lol.
Here's the info on this Fiver
STANDARD FEATURES (25 FIFTH):
* 2-Burner Stove w/ Range Hood
* Sink w/ Auto Pump & 9 gal. tank
* 7 Windows
* Power Converter & GFCI
* 6-Gal. LP Hot Water Heater
* 1-piece Marine OSB
w/ Linoleum Flooring
* 14" x 14" Roof Vent
* 2- 3500 lb Electric Brake Axles
* Rubber Roof
* Two 20 lb LP Tanks
* Hot Water Shower (24"X40")
* Toilet w/ Black Tank
* 54" Dinette
* Stereo w/ 4 in & 2 out speakers
* 2- Built-In TV Antennas w/ Jacks
* 13,500 BTU AC with Heater
* 2 Way Refridgerator
* Sleeps 7
* U-Shape Overhead Cabinets
* Clothes Closet
5thW is 3,740 lbs w/ 600 lb tongue
Frank & Dawn
2005 Ford Super Duty F250 Diesel 6.0L Fx4 Short Box supercab
2007 Palomino Thoroughbred F-829RK
Tucker and Sadie our 4 legged kids
Yeah I 've got a Chevrolet 1500 pulling 8000 plus pounds. Added transmission cooler, got buddy to change shift points and up the engine a little. Works fine on flat ground wouldn't go to mountains though.
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