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whitesswj · 06-10-2005, 02:56 PM

I've got a 68 and my wife and I are contemplating getting a 5th wheel RV to put on a site.

We're youth pastors and we've been doing a lot of moving lately and it's getting too hard to pack it up each time. It'd be nice to just sat "strap it all down, darling while i go and un hook it all" dock the truck up to it and take off to the next location.

I've got overload springs on it and i know that the motor and trany will take it and the 3.73 rear will as well.

What experience do you guys have with this?
Pics would also be nice

Thanks SSWJ

Ray_71Chev_in_PA · 06-10-2005, 03:59 PM

SSWJ,

Unfortunately, your C10 would not be able to handle all but the most modest 5th wheel trailers. It would have to be a extraordinarily tiny 5th wheel to stay safe when putting on the whoa, and making it up the hills.

Best regards,

Ray Wilson

whitesswj · 06-10-2005, 04:32 PM

hmmmm. what about a tandem RV?

Longhorn Man · 06-10-2005, 08:46 PM

personally, i wouldn't do it on a 1/2 ton truck.

whitesswj · 06-10-2005, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

personally, i wouldn't do it on a 1/2 ton truck.

you wouldn't pull a 5th wheel or a tandem?

**kwmech** · 06-10-2005, 09:37 PM

1/2 ton truck is not really rated for that kind of towing. Suspension, shocks, tires (usually 4 ply) axle ( c-clip style) Much safer to step up to at least a 3/4 ton with disc brakes on the front and a full floater in the rear.

junkyardjohn · 06-10-2005, 09:42 PM

I'VE NEVER OWNED A 5th WHEEL TRAILER, BUT A 72 1/2 TON 2WD SHORT FLEET WITH A 305 THAT I BUILT , CAME WITH A 5TH WHEEL RECIEVER IN THE BED. SO DID MY 82 4WD 1/2 TON, & THE PREVIOS OWNER LIVES IN MY NEIGHBORHHOD & I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT HE PULLED A 28' 5th WHEEL TRAILER TO ALASKA & BACK TWICE THAT I KNOW OF. THESE OLD TRUCKS SURE HAULED QUITE A BIT. YOU CAN'T EVEN COME CLOSE TO COMPARING THEM WITH TODAYS TRUCKS.

JOHN

GMC AMI · 06-11-2005, 05:49 AM

Way better off with a 3/4 ton when it comes to stopping and handling!

Long Roof · 06-11-2005, 11:14 AM

My dad had a 1/2T ferd that he pulled a 24' or 26' 5th wheel camper with. It would pull it, but it struggled. It would toss the truck around pretty good just having a semi pass going the opposite direction at highway speeds. He quickly went with a Super Duty and boy what a change.

I wouldn't recommend using a 1/2T for long distance hauls using a large trailer.

Aaron

06-10-2005, 02:56 PM	#1
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	Fifth Wheel On C-10 I've got a 68 and my wife and I are contemplating getting a 5th wheel RV to put on a site. We're youth pastors and we've been doing a lot of moving lately and it's getting too hard to pack it up each time. It'd be nice to just sat "strap it all down, darling while i go and un hook it all" dock the truck up to it and take off to the next location. I've got overload springs on it and i know that the motor and trany will take it and the 3.73 rear will as well. What experience do you guys have with this? Pics would also be nice Thanks SSWJ __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

06-10-2005, 03:59 PM	#2
Ray_71Chev_in_PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boyertown, PA Posts: 36	SSWJ, Unfortunately, your C10 would not be able to handle all but the most modest 5th wheel trailers. It would have to be a extraordinarily tiny 5th wheel to stay safe when putting on the whoa, and making it up the hills. Best regards, Ray Wilson __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1971 C10/350/Blue/White/Blue in Boyertown, PA

06-10-2005, 04:32 PM	#3
whitesswj Embrace the Redneck Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,334	hmmmm. what about a tandem RV? __________________ '01 Camaro *Son, you just can't get there from here...*

06-10-2005, 09:42 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I'VE NEVER OWNED A 5th WHEEL TRAILER, BUT A 72 1/2 TON 2WD SHORT FLEET WITH A 305 THAT I BUILT , CAME WITH A 5TH WHEEL RECIEVER IN THE BED. SO DID MY 82 4WD 1/2 TON, & THE PREVIOS OWNER LIVES IN MY NEIGHBORHHOD & I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT HE PULLED A 28' 5th WHEEL TRAILER TO ALASKA & BACK TWICE THAT I KNOW OF. THESE OLD TRUCKS SURE HAULED QUITE A BIT. YOU CAN'T EVEN COME CLOSE TO COMPARING THEM WITH TODAYS TRUCKS. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 06-10-2005 at 09:45 PM.

06-11-2005, 05:49 AM	#8
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Way better off with a 3/4 ton when it comes to stopping and handling! __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

06-10-2005, 08:46 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	personally, i wouldn't do it on a 1/2 ton truck.

06-10-2005, 09:37 PM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,717	1/2 ton truck is not really rated for that kind of towing. Suspension, shocks, tires (usually 4 ply) axle ( c-clip style) Much safer to step up to at least a 3/4 ton with disc brakes on the front and a full floater in the rear.

06-11-2005, 11:14 AM	#9
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	My dad had a 1/2T ferd that he pulled a 24' or 26' 5th wheel camper with. It would pull it, but it struggled. It would toss the truck around pretty good just having a semi pass going the opposite direction at highway speeds. He quickly went with a Super Duty and boy what a change. I wouldn't recommend using a 1/2T for long distance hauls using a large trailer. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck



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