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Old 05-15-2019, 09:13 PM   #3
JamieGeek
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
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The issue with that idea is that you have to have a really good idea of the 5er you want to get as many of them cannot be pulled behind a 1500/F-150/ 1/2 ton pickup.

You may need a 3/4 or even 1 ton pickup for the 5er you're interested in. Our old simple Cougar 5th wheel required at least a 3/4 ton (make sure you check the pickups GVWR against the tongue weight of the 5er--that is usually the limiting factor).

Edit: You already said "1 ton 4x4"--never mind you've already considered this.

Additional note: A 1 ton is pretty heavy to be pulling behind a motorhome. What does your Challenger weigh? How much GCWR extra do you have?

A RAM 3500 weighs between 5800 and 7700 lbs
F-350 weighs between 5800 and 7700 lbs
Chevy 3500 weighs between 5900 and 8000 lbs

Check your hitch, it may only be 5000 lb hitch.
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