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<blockquote data-quote="Ericb" data-source="post: 224880" data-attributes="member: 871"><p>I have a newer Jayco 5th wheel its listed at 27.5' but is actually 30' that I pull behind my f150. Gross weight you should be fine. Actual loaded pin weight is where you have to be carefull. Most properly loaded 5th wheels will be over weight on your rear axle. I've put mine on the scales a couple of times and without water but full of gear I am fine but add water and it's over my truck limit. Now the shitty part is full of water it pulls much smoother. Adding my 17' lund takes even more weight off of the rear axle. I'm under gcvwr but it makes the camper a little more uncomfortable to tow. Fortunately the wife can usually pull the boat up. </p><p></p><p>Now your original question about box length. Now under most conditions I have no issues with a short box. Once I turned right coming out of the tail race campground and had to turn around on the dirt rd by the spill way. Uneaven ground and I put a ding in my cab. I plan on ordering one of the ultimate connections which puts the camper back a little further. It will also cut 60# off my rear axles.</p><p></p><p>Another thing, my buddy bought a 1/2 ton towable and then decided to by a 3/4 ton truck. The 5th wheel couldn't be raised high enough to tow behind the 3/4 ton so then he had to by a new 5th wheel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ericb, post: 224880, member: 871"] I have a newer Jayco 5th wheel its listed at 27.5' but is actually 30' that I pull behind my f150. Gross weight you should be fine. Actual loaded pin weight is where you have to be carefull. Most properly loaded 5th wheels will be over weight on your rear axle. I've put mine on the scales a couple of times and without water but full of gear I am fine but add water and it's over my truck limit. Now the shitty part is full of water it pulls much smoother. Adding my 17' lund takes even more weight off of the rear axle. I'm under gcvwr but it makes the camper a little more uncomfortable to tow. Fortunately the wife can usually pull the boat up. Now your original question about box length. Now under most conditions I have no issues with a short box. Once I turned right coming out of the tail race campground and had to turn around on the dirt rd by the spill way. Uneaven ground and I put a ding in my cab. I plan on ordering one of the ultimate connections which puts the camper back a little further. It will also cut 60# off my rear axles. Another thing, my buddy bought a 1/2 ton towable and then decided to by a 3/4 ton truck. The 5th wheel couldn't be raised high enough to tow behind the 3/4 ton so then he had to by a new 5th wheel. [/QUOTE]
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