It’s not about towing capacity, it’s about payload. You’ll likely need a 1 ton

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Jun 28, 2024
10:09:19pm

BYUFBDAD All-American

It’s not about towing capacity, it’s about payload. You’ll likely need a 1 ton

To be safely within limits.

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Capable half ton good enough to tow a 5th wheel or do I need a 3/4 ton?

Dr T-bone

Jun 28, 9:34pm

It would struggle. Fully loaded you’d likely be over 10,000 and you actually want to shoot for <75% max towing capacity.

HungryCoug

Jun 28, 9:39pm

I agree with Hungry Coug. If it's an option to go with a 1 ton or 3/4 ton I would do it.

Nuke

Jun 28, 9:44pm

It’s not about towing capacity, it’s about payload. You’ll likely need a 1 ton

BYUFBDAD

Jun 28, 10:09pm

Don’t do it

ovalY

Jun 29, 8:00am

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