Quote:
Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
With a regular tow hook it's OK, but a 5th-wheel actually belongs in a bigger truck.
|
It all depends on weight and height. A pad, XMBR and mounts could be fabbed up to mount directly into the suspension, then just grab a 3/4 ton rear axle off some random GM pickup.
With a 6.2 up front an el camino would have almost the same weight as an older 3/4 ton pickup.
The main concern is that the trailer MUST have its own brakes, you can pull a trailer with a riding lawn tractor if the trailer has its own brakes (and I have)
As for wind and side loads the trailer is usually designed to handle those on its own, more tugger weight won't stop the trailer from tipping or being impossible to turn as that is apart of the design of the trailer.
Windy conditions require different driving habits, a 6.2 won't pull a 5th wheel over 55mph anyway so your half way there to a safe experience, the rest is up to the driver.
Cheers
Ryan