PVtraveler wrote: Help! what's the real scoop on this topic-- Just about all 1/2 tons have a pretty limited payload capacity. If the actual pin weight of a lite 5er is anywhere in the 1300 to 1500 range-- it's almost certain to exceed payload capacity when drivers/hitch and other gear are added to the tow veh? Trailer dealers are not the best resource to get a straight answer-- are there any 5ers that are truly 1/2 ton towable?
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Its all about the 1/2 ton trucks tow rating/weight carrying ability. Sorry to bust some folks bubbles but not all 1/2 ton trucks have the same capacities. Nor are they all created equal.
The F150 HD 8200 GVWR 4800 RAWR E tires and wheels with up to 3k payload.
The '01(?) to '05 1500 HD GM 6.0 4.10 gears with a 8600 GVWR 6084 RAWR E tires and wheels has a 3xxx lb payload.
The 1500 Dodge Mega cab has a 8510 GVWR 6000 RAWR with E tires ands wheels and a 1800 lb payload capacity.
The above trucks have a tow rating from 8500 lbs up to over 11k lbs all depending on the trucks configuration.
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Another small 5er 1/2 ton towable is http://allencampermfg.com/outpost.html. They have a couple of 5th wheel floorplans that any STD duty 1/2 ton truck can tow.
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PVtraveler wrote: Help! what's the real scoop on this topic-- Just about all 1/2 tons have a pretty limited payload capacity. If the actual pin weight of a lite 5er is anywhere in the 1300 to 1500 range-- it's almost certain to exceed payload capacity when drivers/hitch and other gear are added to the tow veh? Trailer dealers are not the best resource to get a straight answer-- are there any 5ers that are truly 1/2 ton towable?
Yes there are light 5ers that are aimed directly to the 1/2 ton market and are "1/2 ton towable" if your 1/2 ton is properly equipped. Having said that, I've never cared for these 5ers because they tend to be small in comparison to a 1/2 ton towable conventional trailer and IMO offer less bang for the buck.
Fivers and goosenecks are supposed to use longbeds. So looking at the GMC website, their 1500 longbed is rated for 1800# of payload, plenty for me, my lady, and 1500# of pin weight.
Of course, if you want stupid junk like extended cab or 4WD that'll reduce the rated payload.
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whisperide wrote: Fivers and goosenecks are supposed to use longbeds. So looking at the GMC website, their 1500 longbed is rated for 1800# of payload, plenty for me, my lady, and 1500# of pin weight.
Of course, if you want stupid junk like extended cab or 4WD that'll reduce the rated payload.
Don't forget about 200 lbs for the 5th wheel hitch itself....
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