Dwight205
Terre Haute,IN
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That truck has coil springs in the rear,my buddy just got one last week. You might need more truck.
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Traveler II
Minnesota
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I’m afraid I agree with all the other post, you’ll need a bigger truck.
We moved from a Class A to a fiver 5 years ago. We first bought the trailer and than ordered the truck after talking to the truck dealers on what was best for the trailer we were getting. We bought a ¾ ton, now I wish we had gotten the one ton.
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mikenconnie
sherrodsville ohio
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WE ARE ALSO NEW TO THE FIVER WORLD. jUST PURCHASED A 05 ROCKWOOD 8240SS.HITCH WEIGHT OF 1294 GVW 8294. TOW VEHICLE IS A 03 GMC 1500HD 8600 GVW WITH A HUSKY 16K HITCH.WAS TOLD ALL SHOULD WORK WELL JUST WATCH MAKING SHARP TURNS.
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joebedford
Jasper, Ontario
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I wondered why I heard a LOUD "Oh Cr*p" this afternoon. I live only about 30km from the OP.
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joebedford
Jasper, Ontario
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mikenconnie wrote:WE ARE ALSO NEW TO THE FIVER WORLD. jUST PURCHASED A 05 ROCKWOOD 8240SS.HITCH WEIGHT OF 1294 GVW 8294. TOW VEHICLE IS A 03 GMC 1500HD 8600 GVW WITH A HUSKY 16K HITCH.WAS TOLD ALL SHOULD WORK WELL JUST WATCH MAKING SHARP TURNS.
If you learn one thing from this forum, it should be to NEVER believe "we were told". I know you've already purchased but you should do research FIRST. You can probably look up your truck's specs as well as I can but I'm guessing any half-ton truck hauling a 5th wheel will be marginal.
Oh yeah - 5ers almost always weigh more than the manufacturers claim.
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jdiffend
Denver, CO
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Go with at least a 250/2500. If you think you might upgrade 5ers in a few years, get a 350/3500. Then you don't have to upgrade the truck at the same time as the 5er.
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mikenconnie
sherrodsville ohio
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joebedford wrote:mikenconnie wrote:WE ARE ALSO NEW TO THE FIVER WORLD. jUST PURCHASED A 05 ROCKWOOD 8240SS.HITCH WEIGHT OF 1294 GVW 8294. TOW VEHICLE IS A 03 GMC 1500HD 8600 GVW WITH A HUSKY 16K HITCH.WAS TOLD ALL SHOULD WORK WELL JUST WATCH MAKING SHARP TURNS.
If you learn one thing from this forum, it should be to NEVER believe "we were told". I know you've already purchased but you should do research FIRST. You can probably look up your truck's specs as well as I can but I'm guessing any half-ton truck hauling a 5th wheel will be marginal.
Oh yeah - 5ers almost always weigh more than the manufacturers claim.
I bought the truck brand new,its not just any half-ton.It has 3/4ton specs,8 lug wheels,big rearends etc. etc.Tows gn livestock trailer just fine..
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penney75
calgary alberta
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I agree, cancel your order and get a 3/4 ton gas or diesel. That's too much for a 1/2 ton.
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Dustytuu
Somewhere in the USA
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You need a bigger truck!
You will not be happy towing with the 1500. Could be dangerous too.
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johnsontsc
Great Falls, MT
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X15... No matter what they tell you, you do not have to take that truck. Just tell them that its not safe for you and your family. That is if you listen to everyone here. Good luck.
Big Red Newbie
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