AlkalineOm3n
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I am sure this question has been asked hundreds of times, but after searching to extent I really haven't found much information regarding towing smaller 5th wheels - it seems everyone wants to go 24'+
I don't currently have a truck nor a trailer, but am in the market to buy both while keeping cost down as low as possible. I want to keep my MPG's up as high as possible (don't we all?) while still having a solid feeling safe tow rig. The trucks I'm looking at are GMT800 Chevrolet's/GMC's (Silverados, Sierras, etc), likely a 2000-2004 Silverado 1500 with a tow package. I'm most interested in 18-21' 5th wheels.
This is currently the 5th wheel I have my eyes on: http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1995-Coachmen-CATALINA-LITE-200RK-113356428
20', Rated 3800 lbs dry.
Would a 5th wheel like this require a 3/4 ton? Or would I be just fine with a 1/2 ton truck?
I don't currently have a truck nor a trailer, but am in the market to buy both while keeping cost down as low as possible. I want to keep my MPG's up as high as possible (don't we all?) while still having a solid feeling safe tow rig. The trucks I'm looking at are GMT800 Chevrolet's/GMC's (Silverados, Sierras, etc), likely a 2000-2004 Silverado 1500 with a tow package. I'm most interested in 18-21' 5th wheels.
This is currently the 5th wheel I have my eyes on: http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1995-Coachmen-CATALINA-LITE-200RK-113356428
20', Rated 3800 lbs dry.
Would a 5th wheel like this require a 3/4 ton? Or would I be just fine with a 1/2 ton truck?