Quote:
Originally Posted by kirkeric
Well, I hadn't planned on getting one.  But great info! I saw the pictures. Looks great. I would like to hear from the other two folks you mentioned and see what they are towing as well.
Also, does it tow better than a regular hitch? It would seem that you have more control, or at least feel like you do.
It looks like that thing sits practically on top of the sides of your bed. I'm sure that is just the angle of the shot.
Eric |
I tow a 7500 lb ( actual weight ) 5er, and i'm completely satisfied with the truck. The dry weight was 6250 listed with a 1250 pin. Actual weights mostly loaded for camping came in at 7500lbs. So watch that; i will note that on my trailer the pin stayed close to the same.
Fifth wheel's DO tow better than a TT in all ways from my experiences anyway. The load is more stable at hiway speeds, and much better going downhill. A lot of the reason's why they are is; the TV weighs more than the trailer after pin weight. This is a good thing, thus giving you more control. With the payload on our tundra's, i would suggest you keep the listed dry pin weight below 1300 lbs.
From my experiences anyway, i will never go back to a TT again.
ONe issue you have with a 5er is the height of our bed rails. The trailer will need to be off the ground pretty good in order to get the rail to trailer clearance you need. 7.5" is prefered and 5.5" is minimum. I have about 7", but i've lifted the trailer with blocks, adjusted the shackles, dropped the hitch, and i just barely put 30" LT tires on the trailer. Even though my trailer is up in the air quite a bit, i have noticed no difference towing it.
Look at my sig for lots of pics.