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<blockquote data-quote="gonefshn" data-source="post: 262354" data-attributes="member: 380"><p>Pulled my campers for quite a few years with and without a boat behind. Started with a 27 ft fifth wheel and later updated that to a 32ft. At first I used a 1/2 ton when I pulled them. They pulled ok. But if you plan on doing 70+ mph, I'd highly recommend a 3/4 ton. The difference is the suspension. I switched when I was pulling the 5th wheel and boat with my 1/2 ton and trying to keep up with a couple friends doing the same with their 3/4 tons and who normally drive about 75mph. I was able to keep up, but found the trailer would sway quite a bit on the road I was one. It was road worn pretty bad and with three different items each with different wheel widths, the highs and lows from the road wear made things sway a bit. With a 1/2 ton, even though I could drive nice and straight, the soft suspension made it harder to keep things from swaying. At one point the trailer and boat started whipping around and even though I held the steering straight, it was the suspension that allowed it to sway. Right after that I went to a 3/4 ton and what a difference. One day pulling the stuff was a chore. The next it was a nice easy ride. So, if you're going to pull it a lot or go any real distance, I'd highly recommend going to a 3/4 ton.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gonefshn, post: 262354, member: 380"] Pulled my campers for quite a few years with and without a boat behind. Started with a 27 ft fifth wheel and later updated that to a 32ft. At first I used a 1/2 ton when I pulled them. They pulled ok. But if you plan on doing 70+ mph, I'd highly recommend a 3/4 ton. The difference is the suspension. I switched when I was pulling the 5th wheel and boat with my 1/2 ton and trying to keep up with a couple friends doing the same with their 3/4 tons and who normally drive about 75mph. I was able to keep up, but found the trailer would sway quite a bit on the road I was one. It was road worn pretty bad and with three different items each with different wheel widths, the highs and lows from the road wear made things sway a bit. With a 1/2 ton, even though I could drive nice and straight, the soft suspension made it harder to keep things from swaying. At one point the trailer and boat started whipping around and even though I held the steering straight, it was the suspension that allowed it to sway. Right after that I went to a 3/4 ton and what a difference. One day pulling the stuff was a chore. The next it was a nice easy ride. So, if you're going to pull it a lot or go any real distance, I'd highly recommend going to a 3/4 ton. [/QUOTE]
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