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The RV and truck dealers all use fuzzy math to convince the buyer so they can make a sale. What's worst is often the sales person giving you advise is playing expert but doesn't know what they're talking about.
The biggest concern with a 5th wheel is hitch weight. It will be at least 20% of the trailers gross weight. The pin weight listed in the trailers specs is almost always rated on the trailers stripped weight as it leaves the factory floor...not a realistic weight.
Usually (not always) the trailers gross weight is not the issue with a 5th wheel.
If you want a big trailer you should have a 1 ton, but you still need to check the truck's ratings because they are not all the same as you have found out with your 3/4 ton truck. Good Luck
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