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richfaa · 07-05-2011, 06:52 AM

akf15e..You are absolutly correct one can tow with a 3/4 ton truck and be within all ratings and spec's If you pick the proper truck/5th wheel combination. It is a incorrect statement to say it can not be down. I think most folks are relating to their 5th or that all Montanas are fairly heavy but I think the lighter Models will still fall withing 3/4 ton ratings and spec's. Our GCWR is 23,500 lbs, the Ford ready to tow is 9,000 lbs that leaves 14,500 lbs for the 3400 although the 08 Ford is rated at 15,500 5th wheel tow. We would be over with a 1 ton truck if loaded to max
In the op's case he was considering a very heavy camper with not enough truck..

It is all in understanding the numbers and choosing the proper equioment.

07-05-2011, 06:52 AM	#16
richfaa Montana Master Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Ridgeville Posts: 20,229 M.O.C. #2839	akf15e..You are absolutly correct one can tow with a 3/4 ton truck and be within all ratings and spec's If you pick the proper truck/5th wheel combination. It is a incorrect statement to say it can not be down. I think most folks are relating to their 5th or that all Montanas are fairly heavy but I think the lighter Models will still fall withing 3/4 ton ratings and spec's. Our GCWR is 23,500 lbs, the Ford ready to tow is 9,000 lbs that leaves 14,500 lbs for the 3400 although the 08 Ford is rated at 15,500 5th wheel tow. We would be over with a 1 ton truck if loaded to max In the op's case he was considering a very heavy camper with not enough truck.. It is all in understanding the numbers and choosing the proper equioment.