User Tag List
Thanks: 0
Likes: 0
Results 1 to 10 of 11
-
09-28-2015, 07:05 PM #1KJcachersGuest
What are you using to tow the smaller 5ers?
New to this forum (thanks for having me) and we are looking at the smaller Reflections 27/29 and 303. Can anybody tell me what they are using as a tow vehicle for these models? I 've read some posts about front end clearance issues with Ram trucks..is this correct?
-
09-28-2015, 07:31 PM #2
Hi KJcachers,
There is a whole lot of info on this forum about your question. Use the search tool in the upper right corner on key words.
The Rams sit high like you already know. Many will tell you that you can't have too big a diesel truck for any 5th wheel. I think my heavy duty payload F150 does a respectable job with our 303. Search away . . . you have a lot of reading to do .
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
-
10-03-2015, 02:55 PM #3
- Join Date
- Jul 2015
- Location
- BC, Canada
- Posts
- 14
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
Hi KJcachers,
I have a Ram 3500 for the tow vehicle.
Yes, it's more than enough capacity for the Reflection 27RL, but you can't have too much truck
The Reflection is our touring trailer. Our full-time trailer is a Redwood 36RL so the 1-ton is needed for that.
The Ram's bed is 6' 4" which can be a little tight on extreme angles, so a slider hitch is a decent precaution.
Cheers ... Peter2015 Reflection 27RL
2013 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn SRW Cummins Diesel
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
-
10-03-2015, 06:56 PM #4KJcachersGuest
Thanks for the info!
-
10-03-2015, 07:26 PM #5
- Join Date
- Feb 2015
- Location
- Clarkston WA
- Posts
- 365
- Mentioned
- 1 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
We were using our 1/2 T GMC to pull our 303, just fine. Traded off the 303 and pulling a 320x now. Will pull the 320X with the powerstroke.
Becky, BoBo and Mike
2015 Solitude 369RL
2020 GMC 2500 Duramax
Anderson Ultimate 5th wheel hitch
-
10-06-2015, 08:52 AM #6
- Join Date
- Feb 2015
- Location
- Leander TX
- Posts
- 22
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
Chevy 1500 for my 27rl... all day pulling without a problem.
-
10-06-2015, 09:01 AM #7
- Join Date
- Jun 2015
- Location
- Arizona
- Posts
- 112
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
We have a 2016 Reflection 303RLS and tow it with a 2014 Ram 2500 4X4 crew cab. Has a 6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel and 6'4" bed. Purchased a SuperGlide hitch and so glad we did. Moved the 5th wheel to a new storage location last week and had to make some very sharp turns while backing it in, which put the front of the 5'er extremely close to the back of the cab. Without the slider hitch I would not have been able to do that.
Smitty and Diana
2016 Reflection 303RLS #4486
Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection
2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4X4 w/Cummins 6.7
-
10-07-2015, 02:17 PM #8
- Join Date
- Sep 2015
- Posts
- 10
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
I am pulling 2016 29 rs with 2015 f250 gas engine. I am using curt slider hitch. It pulls just fine but gas mileage is about 9 while pulling.
-
10-08-2015, 12:57 PM #9
- Join Date
- Mar 2015
- Location
- Millsboro, DE
- Posts
- 63
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
I'm pulling a 27RL with a GMC 1500 - 3.7 rear & heavy duty springs & no problem over Appalachian Mts.
Jack & Linda
Fancy & Dobbie (Aussies)
Millsboro, DE
2015 27RL Reflection
Retired from Corporate life
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
-
10-17-2015, 06:29 PM #10
- Join Date
- Sep 2015
- Location
- Two Harbors, MN
- Posts
- 18
- Mentioned
- 0 Post(s)
- Tagged
- 0 Thread(s)
Similar Threads
-
Why do you camp where you camp, or what's in RVing for you?
By johndeerefarmer in forum General DiscussionReplies: 13Last Post: 10-16-2017, 08:56 PM -
Anyone using 1/2 ton as tow vehicle?
By Florida Rookie in forum Tow VehiclesReplies: 37Last Post: 08-29-2017, 05:56 PM -
What WDH are you using on you Grand Design TT?
By Joshwaa in forum General DiscussionReplies: 11Last Post: 12-06-2016, 06:54 PM -
Smaller bedroom slide in the 380TH!?
By Steadfast in forum General DiscussionReplies: 2Last Post: 06-21-2014, 06:56 AM -
Smaller bedroom slide in the 380TH!?
By Steadfast in forum General DiscussionReplies: 0Last Post: 06-20-2014, 02:59 PM
Need help with Imagine 2600 RL
Today, 10:46 AM in General Discussion