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I'm sure I saw the ability to manually set length in the manual - do a query in the pdf. We have a 24' TT and the auto-detect has always picked it up as 30', which is correct as it's in 10' increments. The only glitch I've had was when starting the truck, hitching the TT and then pulling out without shutting the truck off first. I had a new light on the dash that was a trailer in a circle/slash. My blind spot detection didn't register the trailer until I shut down and restarted a bit further down the road.
A fifth wheel trailer, opposed to a tow behind trailer, all things being equal as far as weight on trailer and truck loading, is far superior in handling in out of straight line or cross-wind situations. As far as straight line normal situations, they are pretty much the same. In situations where the operator is a novice, start light and small(opinion), and if available, get training, and get experienced in small doses before getting a 3500 and a 20k trailer. Lack of experience is a huge problem, no matter the weight and length.
The difference is all about tongue weight- which runs 10-12% of the trailer and pin weight which runs 20-25% of trailer weight. Most half ton trucks do no have enough payload to handle the higher requirements of the pin weight. There are other reasons, but this is the main one. There are some lightweight fifth wheel trailers that advertise 1/2 ton towable, with lower pin weights.
The Blind spot senses length as you make turns. The sharper the turn, the more accurate the estimation. Mine always starts at auto, then 20 ft coming out of storage, then 30 ft after the first left at the traffic light.
Like I said, "all being equal".
Haven't seen one, but weights sound good. If you have towed before, you shouldn't have any problems.
| 2405BHNEW | 2405RG | 2405RL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Length | 26'9" | 26'9" | 26'9" |
| Exterior Height1 | 11'5" | 11'5" | 11'5" |
| Exterior Width2 | 7' | 7' | 7' |
| Awning Length | 18' | 18' | 18' |
| Interior Height | 7' | 7' | 7' |
| Freshwater Tank Capacity4 (gal.) | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Water Heater Capacity (gal.) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Holding Tank Capacity4 — Black (gal.) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Holding Tank Capacity4 — Gray (gal.) | 25 | 50 | 25 |
| LP Capacity5 (lbs.) | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 |
| Sleeps9 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Axles (lbs.) | 2@3,700 | 2@3,700 | 2@3,700 |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 5,740 | 5,780 | 5,640 |
| Furnace (BTU) | 18,000 | 18,000 | 18,000 |
| Hitch Weight (lbs.) | 1,140 | 1,060 | 1,100 |
| Tire Size | S/B 235/75R15 | S/B 235/75R15 | S/B 235/75R15 |
Not sure who you are adressing your question to however its normally two things that make bigger 5vers hard for a 1500 to pull, one is the pin weight (the weight on your 5th wheel hitch) that is often 20% of the total trailer, then there’s the frontal drag area.
Those are good stats and its nice that trailer makers are working hard to make trailers that a properly configured 1/2 ton truck can safely tow/stop. I’m all in favor of people making good decisions after careful consideration of the facts. Just remember that dry weight is stripped...
