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So why is the truck then rated for 13900 lbs towing a 5th wheel.... It is a 3/4 ton diesel and not a 1/2 ton. We had planned on staying well under that with a trailer that is rated loaded at 12000 lbs. I do know, there has to be allowances made for our weight, the hitch plus everything in the...

Maybe I was not clear enough: I have researched the truck. It can tow a 5th wheel weighing 13900 lbs per manufacturer. We just rather have a trailer a bit lighter. That is our choice since we are planning on spending a bunch of time in the Rockies... Our old trailer was a lighter short travel...

Okay, I need some help or suggestions to figure out which 5th wheel to purchase. Any suggestions are welcome... We have a 2016 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel (it can tow up to 13900 lbs, but we are looking for a 5th wheel that weighs in empty around 10.000 lbs and loaded around 12-12500 lbs. We are...