Hi everyone

I have a 2010 3500 dually 4x4 and I am considering purchasing a RV. Of course I'd like to think my truck will pull/tow/haul anything but I would rather be sure. The RV I have in mind is a 5th wheel and these are the specs

310 Specifications
Shipping Weight 12065
Carrying Capacity 4435
Hitch 2770
Length 35' 7
Width 8' 6
Height 13'1
Fresh Water 112
Waste Water 43
Gray Water 86

Thanks!!!!

 

Fully loaded with 100% of water capacity on board you might be close to the GCVWR, otherwise I don't see a problem. Hot shot guys run way heavier, but certainly don't comply with the vehicle GCVWR. Some states allow you to pretty much license for whatever weight you wish.

You've got plenty of truck.

 

Nice rig specs and congrats on the dually! The truck will pull that 5ver just fine. My TT is 9600 lbs loaded for the road with everything we need and my 3500 dually pulls it like its not even back there.

If you find their is more rear sag that you like, Air Lift make very nice air bag/compressor sets for our trucks. I'm adding a set to mine soon because of a heavy load I carry at times - not for camping.

The one thing you did not say was if your truck is a LB or a SB. If you have a SB you may need a slider type of hitch - many will tell you that you don't really need one, BUT every year we see new RVers pulling their first 5ver with a divot in the cab corner and a matching divot in the trailer. Don't be that guy.

A LB has no issues like that. Just get a hitch that is rated for your big rig. They cost more, but a air ride hitch is sweet.

Have fun.

 

For that trailer i would only look at a air ride hitch.. You should be fine as others have said.. Other then the full tank issue.. Just be careful of everything you stick in your trailer.. Weigh everything as it goes in.. food included, you will be supprised by how much it all weighs..

 

You can see what i have in my signature and the 5th wheel listed is the same Weight as yours.

So far I have had no issues towing. campers big and the truck works to pull it but i don't see how a 3500 would add any towing power to the mix. But I which had picked up the bigger truck for the stability factor, long box+dually, but we got the truck first and the this camper keep coming to the top of our list.

We also don't do a ton of pulling, maybe twice a month and average 50-70 mile range

 

We bought our truck specifically for towing. While we don't currently have our fiver yet, we do tow a small travel trailer like it's not even back there. Fivers we're looking at have a GVWR of around 16,000 lbs. I think you'll be fine.

Regards,

Bob

 

ya, we tow a boat about 5,000 lbs and don't know its back there, its great.

 

Thanks! lots of great info here.

Yes, it is a long bed.

The rv is a toy hauler and I would guess the "toys" would run about 650 lbs +/-, plus the tools and accesories needed for the toys and the normal clothes, food and etc. I don't plan on traveling with much water on board, most likely fill and empty at the site. Least that is the plan. Although there a two fuel tanks 50 gallons total that will be full for atleast part of the ride.

The hitch is a concern, I know Air Ride was suggested. I didn't know if I should let the RV dealer install the hitch (PUllRIte) or if I should get that installed elsewhere or even a different brand. I did some searching on the Air Ride and there seems to be a whole mess of stuff out there. What exactly is the Air Ride hitch you are suggesting and what kind of cost am I looking at with this.

I found these links

http://shop.airliftcompany.com/produ...G_LEVELING_KIT


http://www.etrailer.com/multi-produc...2660&hunter=5w

Thanks a bunch for the advice!!!