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Based on the comments you all have made, I went back and looked at the pin weight of the 5th wheel and the payload capacity of the 3/4 ton Chevy.  Thanks for pointing that out.  we would have been overloading a 3/4 ton truck by a bit with passengers, cargo, etc.  We have decided on the Chevrolet...

Those are the trucks I meant.  The tow ratings are similar (15700 for the F350,16700 for the Chevy).  These numbers are for 5th wheel towing and come straight from the vehicle books from the dealers.  Both trucks are crew cab SRW. Mike

We are newbies and are looking at a new tow vehicle to pull the fifth wheel we want to buy (Big Horn 3010RE, Gross weight 14000 lbs).  We are looking at a Ford 350HD diesel and the Chevy Silverado 2500HD diesel.  Both vehicles are very nice and capable for the task at hand.  At this point, it...

Thanks to all who served. Mike USAF 73 - 80 E-5

Please add N9ID  Mike from Mishawaka, IN. 73