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gmckenzie Enthusiast

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Likely not, but what is the model of the 5th wheel and what is the payload rating of your truck (sticker on the doorjam number). Some 5th wheel pin weight can be around 20% which is likely over your payload rating, even before adding passengers.

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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2015 gmc 1500. 4wd with 5.3, heavy duty tow package, short bed 3.7 gears.

Can I tow a 9600 # 5th wheel or would that be too much?

 

 

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Crew cab short bed? If that is what you have, you can't install a 5th wheel in the 5ft.8in. box to begin with. 5th wheel needs 6ft.6in or 8ft box unless you want to send the trailer through your truck cab.

Jon A Senior Enthusiast

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Can I tow a 9600 # 5th wheel or would that be too much?

 

Is that dry weight, expected loaded weight or GVW? If the first it'll likely be way too heavy when loaded and ready. If not, it certainly may be fine depending upon the details. Find out what the pin weight is, etc. If you have an NHT your payload is likely ~2000 lbs depending upon options which is enough for many 5th wheels that size. The short box isn't ideal for a 5th wheel but it'll work fine if you get the right hitch.

00Silverado4x4 Senior Enthusiast

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Crew cab short bed? If that is what you have, you can't install a 5th wheel in the 5ft.8in. box to begin with. 5th wheel needs 6ft.6in or 8ft box unless you want to send the trailer through your truck cab.

That is the first and biggest question I would have. If your truck isn't even designed to tow a 5th wheel then it doesn't matter regarding the other variables.

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Crew cab short bed? If that is what you have, you can't install a 5th wheel in the 5ft.8in. box to begin with. 5th wheel needs 6ft.6in or 8ft box unless you want to send the trailer through your truck cab.

 

I always thought that but idk how many ive seen down in pigeon forge pulling fifth wheels. wasn't aware sliders worked on the 5.8 but apparently some how they can.

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