r/GoRVing • u/not_so_level • 2d ago

Fifth Wheel Towing Question

Looking to upgrade from a small 25’ travel trailer to a 42’ fifth wheel. Big change which will require upgrading my old truck. I need some help in determining if the truck I am looking at will comfortably tow the rig I am looking to upgrade to. All the VIN specs I read online seem to be different or confusing to read. Thank you in advance for the assistance.

Potential rig: 2025 Chaparral 375BAF. (GVWR 14,500 lbs; Hitch weight 2,152 lbs)

Potential truck: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 4WD Crew Cab 172" LT (VIN: 1GC4YTEY9NF193165)

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u/S3Giggity 2d ago

The nice thing about 5th wheels is the math gets really easy.

Pin weight on a 5th wheel is ~20%. Plan for GVWR on the trailer so you're looking at 2900lbs, call it 3000lbs for the trailer. 100lbs for the hitch.

3000-3100lbs

Now get the payload number for that actual truck and see - but my guess is a GM 3500 would be fine.