Thank you for that information. I've been more and more considering a 2500 and after much thought I think that's the way I will end up going. We are going to need something around the 30 foot mark for a trailer (either bumper pull or 5th wheel) because we are planning to pretty well live full time in it until such time as my husband needs to go into a facility. Then I may just continue to live full time in it by myself afterward.

 

Yeah, get a meaner truck, so it will easily pull the trailer you are actually willing to live in. You will be happier in the end.

 

Yes, a meaner truck will solve most of the trouble totally! I will start looking for one. Of course, I will need to sell my current 2011 also. Thank you to everyone who has responded.

 

Maybe trade it in, if you can find someone that will give you a good deal?

 

Good decision...when towing....always get more truck than you need.

 

in 5th wheel you have pin weight over the rear axle [ like tongue weight on pumper pull ]

 

3/4 ton is a good choice. I tow a small TT for recreation. Your needs are different. I like to have the bed of the truck available for camping gear. I have a shell that I put on depending on the trip. With the shell on we do side trips once we set up. With the fiver, you put that stuff in the trailer and you can manage the truck payload easier. Loading and unloading that stuff in the RV can be a pain depending on the design.

 

Been towing since 1990 and always a 5th wheel. Right now I have a 2017 Laramie Longhorn crew cab 5' - 7" box - 3:92 - tow options and I tow a 27ft Rockwood Ultra Lite using a Reese Sidewinder pin box, approx. dry weight is approx. 6700 lbs. but by the time you install all your camping equipment etc. it way up in the 7000's. total combined weight on the scales including us. 14,000 lbs. I suggest not getting any trailer over 6700 for the Ram. Only mods I use Timbren SES SUSPENSION. Which takes about 15-20 to install on a Ram.

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5th wheel is definitely an easier tow than a bumper pull. 3/4 ton would be my recommendation. Then you'll have the weight, brakes, suspension and engine (diesel or 6.4 hemi, or 5.7 hemi) to go with it. I've never pulled a 5th wheel myself, but I've pulled plenty of gooseneck trailers, which is almost the same just different execution and it is night and day easier to pull when you start tickling your tow limits.