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Hello Benicia, You can take a look at thread: //heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/9496-Towing-287RL-fifth-wheel-with-1-2-ton-Silverado-Z71-with-410-gears for details on weights etc... It really depends of the type of 1/2 tons you are talking about. I pull a North Trail 28BH with a GMC 1/2...

Hello Howard, One thing to consider is that 4X4 don't necessary cost more in fuel then 2X4. You always tow in 2X4 and only use 4X4 to pull out or in of something. The added weight is not significant on the long run and the few pounds you save by not having 4X4 doesn't change much on the GVWR...

Hello Patrick, If money is not an issue, i would go with air bags. One of the benefit is to allow for height adjustment and leveling. This allow you to balance trailer axles and ensure they both carry the same weight. I currently have Firestone air bags, as an example i have the following...

Hello CamperJohn, Although the 287RL is a 1/2 ton series product, it is really stretching the limits of most 1/2 ton truck. There is no doubt you would be overloaded on the rear axle and will top the maximum GVWR of your vehicle. So it really depends on your comfort level with running...