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Jul 28, 2010 | 01:23 PM

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overthehillbill

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From: Patterson, Ca.

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Originally Posted by crazer42

i have never had a 5th wheeel, i have only towed conventional trailers. i have been doing a lot of shopping and wee have decided that we will need to be in the 32 to 35 foot range. just wanted to know if im getting too big for my srw F250. some of the sales men say that i need a dual rear wheel 1 ton. i just ant to know if my truck will pull with comfort or if it will be a big task to go camping? i dont want to have white nuckels, and need to be smashing the pedal to make it move? just want some feedback thanks

also will my 4inch lift be an issue?

The one thing that you can count on when purchasing an camper is: The sales person will tell you that 32' 5er will tow great behind a Toyota Tacoma.
There is a lot of valuable info at this forum.
RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Fifth-Wheels
Best of luck and happy camping.

Jul 28, 2010 | 01:38 PM

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Ponyboychris

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From: Kiowa CO

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Originally Posted by overthehillbill

The one thing that you can count on when purchasing an camper is: The sales person will tell you that 32' 5er will tow great behind a Toyota Tacoma.
There is a lot of valuable info at this forum.
RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Fifth-Wheels
Best of luck and happy camping.

Sounds like the guy I had...

Jul 28, 2010 | 01:44 PM

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overthehillbill

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From: Patterson, Ca.

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Originally Posted by Ponyboychris

Sounds like the guy I had...

Yeah, his brother is the "you don't need a sliding hitch in that short bed if you're careful" guy.

Jul 28, 2010 | 02:52 PM

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bobbyrjw

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It is funny how the model numbers don't have anything to do with length. My Cougar is a 324RLB. It is 38' long from the furthest point on the front to the rear of the camper.

Jul 28, 2010 | 03:27 PM

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overthehillbill

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From: Patterson, Ca.

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Originally Posted by bobbyrjw

It is funny how the model numbers don't have anything to do with length. My Cougar is a 324RLB. It is 38' long from the furthest point on the front to the rear of the camper.

I was told that it is measured from the pin to the rear.