Looking at a 40' 5th wheel, how is the 6.4 going to do?

[Bill1013]

Originally Posted by Raptorman3812TS

gentlemen, I am new to the forum but I would like to set some questions straight that you have brought up, I own a 2009 keystone raptor 3812TS. it was shipped from the factory and the weight was 13,086, dry. i had the unit scaled with 3 harley davidson street glides, full tank of fuel and 936 pounds of cargo. full propane, batteries, and no fresh water or waste water. The trailer Weighs 16,001#. Now I dont know what state your'e in BUT, I am a F.M.C.A inspector. I own a Dodge ram 3500 quad cab dually deisel, the max tow rating on a fifth wheel is 16,000# the truck is maxed out on weight but it is not illiegal, I had to combo rate the truck to class 8= 26,000#. the toungue weight of my raptor is 2800#. not anywhere near the payload capacity of the truck. ANY 350, 3500 1 ton truck is plenty of tow vehicle for the job up to 16,000#. a 2007 ford F-350 has a GVWR of up to 13,000#. a Dodge ram 3500 has a GVWR of 12,200# a Chevy 3500 has a GVWR of 13,000#.

So what are you saying ? That that Dodge is struggling to pull 16001# for the first 15 miles until you burn about a gallon of fuel, then your back to the 16000# rating? My old 99.5 F350 had no problem pulling a GN 25' loaded, the GCW was 19980# .
Just hard to believe this post has add on's after 4-1/2 month's being dormant.

[dieselfreak09]

Originally Posted by DUB1

To answer your question yes, it is a 4X4, automatic, 3.73 and the trailer I am looking at is a Fuzion (just like Raptor).

So this would be an unsafe measure for the family and the truck?

here are the specs on the trailer:

Axle Weight 6,000 lbs. Dry Weight 13,021 lbs. Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) 3,479 lbs. Hitch Weight 2,385 lbs.

Ya that 6.4 will pull that trailer along like it isnt there behind ya