Delaine and Lindy
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I have pulled with them all from Class 8 trucks on down to a 1500 series GM Truck. And I have heard all the experts talk about the 3/4 ton being the same as the 3500 DRW 1 ton dually, it just isn't true. Yes you can go thru the drive thru and banks with the SRW but they just aren't the same as a dually. If you ever tow heavy the difference in a SRW and a DRW is like day light and dark. But heck this is America you can say what ever you want or drive what ever you want. But there is a difference in the DRW and SRW. Good Luck with your choice. GBY....
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TXBlue
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Lots of ways to approach this. One way is to buy your truck first and then buy a 5vr that will match up to the tow specs of the truck. IMHO, I'd start out with a 1-ton single rear wheel truck configured the way you want (cab/4X4,bed size/etc.), then I'd look for the 5vr that matches the truck. I say start with the 1-ton because many of the 3/4 or 250's/2500's can leave you a little short on load capacity (legal mfg sticker). I am over my weights, but I've modified my suspension to make up the difference and I feel safe with my setup. My next truck will be a 1-ton for sure. everyone has their own opinion and I don't think mine is any better than the next.
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Dave H M
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bearfolks has it nailed down to the tee.
take a look at the fivers going down the road. I bet the majority shake out as having a srw puller.
If it is the width of the butt of the truck that matters, do it.
oops I think bear forgot to mention the usual difference in the rear diff ration. Those big butted ones usualy have something like 4.10
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mockturtle
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I appreciate the input. Yes, there are other TV factors involved. We do need an extended cab (for the dog) but not a crew cab, probably a long bed and definitely need a 4X4 for use at home. We've always liked the Alpenlites (especially the 2000 vintage) and would like to find a good used one with a rear kitchen. The Riviera is nice with a GVWR of 12,500 lbs. with a hitch weight of 1850 lbs. We do a lot of mountain driving (we live in the mountains). I'm thinking one ton and prefer a Chevy. Is this doable?
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Sandy & Shirley
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With a SRW truck, your biggest problem will be the rear GAWR that is printed on the door panel of the truck you want. No one has mentioned it yet, but there is really only one way to find out if you can handle the weight you want to carry and that is to take the truck you are considering to a scale. Printed capacities mean nothing. It is the actual scale weight that counts.
Get the actual weight of the rear axle of the truck, add at least 100 lbs for the eventual hitch you will add, and then subtract that from the rear GAWR that is posted on the door panel. That is the real weight you can carry with “your” truck with “your” options.
Your pin weight should be somewhere between 18% and 25% of the GVWR of the 5er you are looking at. Most people recommend that you use 20% as the pin weight. If so, multiply the “weight you can carry” by 5 and look for a 5er with that GVWR.
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weekendrvers
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Hi We Have a 1 ton F350 deisel that is not a Dually and we Pull a 37 foot 5er with 4 Slides "shipped weight" is about 12,000 ~~No matter what anyone tells you " YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A DUALLY!" To Pull a Very Nice 5er And I Know On the Everest owners Site there a Quiet few FUlltimers useing their Everest!~~~Sandy
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weekendrvers
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mockturtle wrote:I appreciate the input. Yes, there are other TV factors involved. We do need an extended cab (for the dog) but not a crew cab, probably a long bed and definitely need a 4X4 for use at home. We've always liked the Alpenlites (especially the 2000 vintage) and would like to find a good used one with a rear kitchen. The Riviera is nice with a GVWR of 12,500 lbs. with a hitch weight of 1850 lbs. We do a lot of mountain driving (we live in the mountains). I'm thinking one ton and prefer a Chevy. Is this doable?
As Long has you get a 1 Ton deisel A "gasser" in the Mountains Good Luck~~~~~~ A deisel is a work horse~` Just make sure you get one with a tow package on it!~You should be good to go If I were you I would get the Crew cab ~~~Better for resale in the Long run & In my Opinion and if you ever had to take anyone with you go sit in the back of a super cab UGH. Then you would buy the Crew cab!~~~Sandy
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Kennedycamper
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You should look at the Hitchhiker 2 series from NuWa too. Very well built trailer, and the HH2 series is a little lighter. Many of the 28 to 32 foot models are SRW towable.
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Snow Dog
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I agree with Kennedycamper on the NuWa.
I would say this. DON'T BUY A TRUCK!!!! Pick out a truck you like. Find out the towing capacity. Then go look at trailers. When you find a trailer and truck that works, then buy the truck and trailer. If you buy a truck you may find that it won't pull the trailer you want then what. Good luck shopping!
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richfaa
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It is true..You do not need a dually to pull a Fifth wheel..but you MAY need a dually to stay within the Cargo Carry capacity (Pin weight).Choose your truck and 5th wheel accordingly and you will be OK. We do have a Dually and it can be a pain in the butt to drive around. I would rather not have it but we needed it to handle all the ratings and specifications of the camper.
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