Sue,
Below is a collection of information pertinent to your question. You are not the first to be confused so don't feel bad. I messed it up so bad I went through two trucks before I got it right. Don't make that same mistake!

I'm sure you rather I just answer the question, but if you take the time required to understand the tow capacity issue you'll be able to compare any number of tow vehicles and camper combinations.

Hope the info below helps.

-Howard

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IMPORTANT PLANNING INFORMATION
The hitch (or pin) weights on Grand Design RVs as listed on their we**ite (under Specifications) is usually less than what you'll experience in the real-world. The UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) is usually less, too.

For planning purposes, use 15% of a bumper-pull trailer's GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) as a worst-case scenario for hitch weight. For a 5th Wheel use 25% to determine worst-case pin weight. (These numbers are from the towingplanner.com we**ite referenced below.) The actual weight of your trailer's hitch or pin will probably be less, but if your truck can handle the worst-case scenario everything else on your tow vehicle should be within specifications (but always double-check).

VIDEOS
Keep Your Daydream's video on the topic (link originally provided by GDRV-Emily )



From the RV Safety we**ite: https://rvacademy.com/my-class/match...ks-to-trailers

The first 12 minutes of this video by Changing Lanes! on Youtube is recommended for those considering a 5th Wheel



WE**ITES
http://towingplanner.com/

https://www.huskytow.com/towing-calculator/

http://changingears.com/rv-sec-tow-vehicle-sizing.shtml

https://catscale.com/ All you ever wanted to know about CAT scales

www.fifthwheelst.com This we**ite has a lot of information. There are many references to the app RV Tow Check (not free).

CALCULATORS
The attached worksheet from Ford shows how to determine what you need.
Ford Towing Capability Calculator.pdf

Keep Your Daydream's spreadsheet: http://www.keepyourdaydream.com/payload/

APPS
https://rvtowcheck.com/ (This is not free.)

HITCH RATINGS: See post https://gdrvowners.com/forum/referen...-hitch-ratings