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Good advice above. I bought a half ton towable fifth wheel and looked for a truck. Even the most stout half ton with towing options was too weak in some parameters. I mention parameters because there are several that need to be sufficient. They include truck plus fifth wheel weight, truck payload, truck rear axle rating. You are supposed to be within all of these ratings and most of us want some margin. Dealers (truck or RV) are rarely of any help. It's pretty much up to you to be sure all requirements are met and you should confirm any recommendations you get from a dealer. There are threads on the various forums that go through the calculations in great detail. Learning the intricacies is time well spent.
BTW, if you order a new truck, you will know only approximately what the truck's capabilities are until it arrives and you can see the yellow sticker on the driver's door jamb. If you buy used, and have determined your needs, the first stop will be a look at that yellow sticker to be sure the truck is adequate in all respects.
Good luck.
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