What truck for my new 16,000 lb 5th wheel?

Hey friends, I'm currently on the hunt for a truck.

I recently won a Bighorn Fifth-Wheel with a gross weight of 16,000 lbs on AC Agency Inc website, and it arrived two weeks ago. I was super excited, but then I realized I can't tow it with my CRV (I know, I should have done my research beforehand). We plan to move it infrequently, as we live in it full-time in South Florida.

Now that I need to get a different truck, I'm reaching out for advice. What kind of truck do you all use? SRW? DRW? 4x4? 4x2? 350, 250, 3500?... you name it!

THANKS A MILLION! :)

Oh Boy, here we goooo....lol

Only a Ram...I used to have a Chevy and we could not go anywhere:) Just kidding, any of the Big 3 will pull your Big Horn. I prefer a Dually just because its more stable, in my opinion. I had a Chevy 3500, DW wanted a new truck, so she bought a Ram. We are obviously not brand loyal. I am more best price loyal.

We have towed our BH3575el (GVWR 16K) with combined weight of 24,500 lbs for two years with our 2015 RAM 4x4 SB CC 3500. We load heavy as we lived in it for over a year. It has been to Arizona and back to Washington twice with extended travel along the way. We are quite happy with the setup. We have been in high wind several times, and over lots of mountain passes.

This is a loaded question, for sure! LOL. TruckGuru's comment made me chuckle! :) Are you brand loyal? All the new diesels are towing monsters, and are very very nice trucks. With your Bighorn I'd say most would agree 350/3500, but the opinions on SRW vs DRW are definitely split. We went with a DRW for extra hauling capacity (for an aux fuel tank) and stability.

The new Ford Platinum is incredible. Simply the most amazing vehicle I've ever owned. You need to drive one.

My thought exactly.

You really did not ask that question here did you?

Just a hint. Most people have been driving the same make truck since they were 16. Where you sit is where you stand. ;)

I don't have the web site but someone will jump in with it. It gives all of the load and tow information on various makes and models. I suggest that, if you are not brand oriented, you begin with the weights (pin and gross) of the trailer and start plugging those into the formula for the trucks and see if that helps with a decision. Consumer Reports has a yearly report on just about every make and model vehicle ever driven. That search will give you the customer satisfaction/repair history on a much larger scale that you will get here.

Hahaha you guys are awesome. Yes I know, "Oh boy here we go" LOL.

I am not brand loyal. I've never owned any diesels or truck simply put.

Also I am on a budget, lol, like everyone else - so anything before 2012 is gonna be more what I'll be looking at. Ford people argue 7.3, 6.0, I hear 6.4 is just "trash" and don't even look at it LOL.

I hear great things about Cummins. I'm guessing my biggest question is can a 350 or 3500 single rear wheel get the job done with my 42 foot 16k lb 3875FB Bighorn or if Dual Rear wheel is the only way to go. Thanks everyone!!!

This is fun! LOL