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Considering a 5th Wheel

02-22-2005, 11:10 PM

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JEly

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Considering a 5th Wheel

I am considering getting a 5th wheel and have a few questions about weight and if my truck would handle it ok.
The 5th wheel is a Laredo---29BH----actual length is 31'4''
The gross dry weight is 7800 and hitch is 1460.
I have never owned a 5th wheel and really dont want to get something too big. Any comments on the Laredo model?

Thanks
JIM

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