Tow Vehicle Advice?

[camper4]

For my Montana, 3075, I would recommend a one ton truck. I do just fine with my 3/4, but would buy a one ton starting over.
With that Big Sky I would also consider a Freightliner sport model, built just for 5ers. They cost more but are not bigger than a dually. You will not overload it.

[richfaa]

A replacement 2012 3400 has a GVWR of 15,640..Over my F-350 tow rating of 15,500..The Big sky is 16,152 way over. New truck is out of the question and that puts a new Montana out of the question. Friend in our local camping group has a Cougar High Country. Well built 5th wheel towable with a 1/2 ton truck. GVWR 10K. These heavier units put us out of the new RV market.

[camper4]

I agree! Montana weights keep climbing faster than truck capacities. With fuel prices the way they are, I will look at other options if I buy again. Keystone has some nice other units to choose from.

[washley1]

I'm not going to get as technical as the rest of the gang here. I have an 09 Big Sky 365 REQ. I pull it with an F350 DRW. It pulls like a dream. It STOPS almost as good as it pulls. I would never even consider using anything else with this heavy load. Good luck with your deliberations!!

[Hooker]

As has been noted here before, "pulling" is not the issue, any diesel will "pull" any Montana or Big Sky fine. The issue is the ability of the 3/4 ton to handle the pin weight and remain within the specs.

[Sinterior]

I see for 2011 GM has upped the GVWR on the 1 tons.
10,800lbs for a 1 ton SRW gas.
11,500lbs for a 1 ton SRW diesel. That's 100lbs more than my dually.

Probably the exact same truck, just upped the weight to compensate for the extra weight of the diesel.

[Delaine and Lindy]

We must not forget for 2011 GM 3500HD's the entire frame is different and larger braking systems. You will notice a difference in ride also, thats the first thing I noticed the second was the HP. Again its a personal choice. Happy Trails....