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    Do I NEED a bigger truck?

    I'm going to be broke for a long time with the purchase of a new piece of land but it comes with a 5th wheel Nu Wa Hitchhiker II travel trailer
    (Not sure but I think it's a 29.5')

    Website lists:
    UVW 9253
    GVWR 11636
    GAWR 5080

    I don't intend to take it on major trips. Probably the occasional trip to dump tanks and maybe to a couple shows per year around Texas.
    I drive a 2006 F-150 Super Crew with a 4.6 gas and 5.5' bed.

    If it can handle it the next question is, should I get a 5th wheel receiver hitch (convenient but it takes up the whole bed of the truck) or a goose neck ball and an adapter (more hassle but more usable bed space)?

    I really don't want to get another truck but do I NEED to?

    #2
    I don't know the load ratings on your truck so, I can't address that. But as far the second question, I would strongly recommend the gooseneck approach.

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      #3
      Bro no that will not work with a gas truck. Buy a nice used OBS Ford to pull it.

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        #4
        Yes. If you don't think you will now, you will after you hook it up.

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          #5
          I would say yes. not only for the load but that's a lot for that motor..sell it and buy a lighter bumper pull that would better fit your truck if you don't want to upgrade trucks

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            #6
            Obs?

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              #7
              I had a 1500 and found after I bought a 2500 it was so much better! You “can” do it but I would recommend a bigger truck.

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                #8
                That truck isn’t enough. You need a bigger truck.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Gunnyart View Post
                  Obs?
                  Old body style

                  Sent from my HTC6545LVW using Tapatalk

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Gunnyart View Post
                    Obs?
                    Old Body Style

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Gunnyart View Post
                      Obs?
                      Old Body Style

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                        #12
                        Well there you have it! :-)

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                          #13
                          Ditto on not enough truck. If the weight is not too much for your trucks capacity, the wind its going to catch will finish it off. More truck or less trailer IMO

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                            #14
                            You need a bigger truck. Remember you have to stop that thing.

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                              #15
                              It would probably pull it. Stopping it, not so much.

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