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PulNSerenity · 05-05-2022, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by henryk

Bought a 3/4ton gas and a 38ft 5th wheel.

Nice looking rig! I have a very similar set up except I am a bit heavier. I am over gross but under on all of my axles & tow rating. A couple years back I re-geared it to 4.56 & that helped me climb the mountains/hills much better. The way my Ram was geared it actually made the truck run & drive much better unloaded too. Have fun with it!

henryk · 08-22-2022, 05:55 AM

Finally got the camper weighed again loaded with our camping stuff, water and propane. The truck was full of gas including my wife and dog.

MtCamper · 08-22-2022, 07:22 AM

The point isn't if you can tow with a 3/4 ton. If you are new truck shopping and plan to tow, seriously consider buying a one ton. If you already have a 3/4 ton throw a hitch in it and see if it works for you. The whole point is to get folks to think about what they are doing. If you have a 12,000# tow rating, don't go shopping for a 44' DVR. Makes no difference to me if you are overloaded when you fill your tanks. I turned in my weight police badge long ago. Just be sure to use the turn outs when you are going 35mph up the 70mph hills.

MtCamper · 08-22-2022, 07:51 AM

Just for fun I went to the build Chevy site and configured a 2023 LTZ in both 3/4 ton and 1 ton. Configured the same the price difference was $1200. Like I said, if you already own a 3/4 ton, run it. Lots of them in the campgrounds. But if you are shopping, seriously consider getting a one ton if fifth wheel towing is one of your main uses. Fully realize that if you go shopping, odds are you won't get to see a new truck much less get to select your options off the lot. That may push you into a 3/4 ton due to availability. Dealers order way more 3/4 tons for their own inventory than they do one tons. The new 3/4 tons are very competent tow vehicles.

henryk · 08-22-2022, 08:50 AM

I normally only bought Dodge (Ram). I needed a vehicle and when I was looking I couldn’t find anything (Ford, Ram, Chevy) in my area except used trucks for new truck money or trucks that had every option known to man. I am pleasantly surprised with how this gas truck tows. I haven’t owned a gas truck in 20 years. The only thing I noticed is when climbing a hill it slows down a little bit (maybe 3-4mph) and downshifts and gets back up to speed with the cruise control.