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03-16-2012, 06:35 AM
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Member
Trailer: 13 ft 2000 Scamp
Posts: 61
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Can I do this? Scamp 5th wheel w/ Sierra 1/2 ton P/U
I have sent two info requests to Scamp without response, I will call next. My question is whether I can pull the Scamp fifth wheel. I have a 2011 GMC Sierra half ton P/U regular cab, with standard bed. Max tow capacity is rated at 4700 lbs, I have the 4.8 liter V8 with 3.23 axle. I would think weight wise I am ok, but in the trailer towing chart for GM it says this vehicle is not rated for goose neck towing. Is the fifth wheel considered goose neck towing and if I did would I be violating the law and putting myself is some sort of liability. We love out little 13 footer, but need more room as we move into extended camping stays, and thought this might be a way to go.
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03-16-2012, 09:49 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
Posts: 5,141
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Historically, Scamp is not known for responses to emails. Phoning is best.
Does the trailer towing chart say your vehicle is OK for 5th wheels?
If so what does GM say?
I received a PM from Brian B-P with respect to another thread on the Scamp 19. If I understand him correctly the hitch is "oddball" as it is not a true gooseneck nor is it a true 5th wheel.
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03-16-2012, 02:06 PM
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Member
Trailer: 13 ft 2000 Scamp
Posts: 61
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Does not say I can not pull a fifth wheel, on the chart for max weights it just says gooseneck trailer N/A. So I am assuming that they do not want this truck pulling a fifth wheel. That being said I think the Scamp fiver is quite a bit different from the conventional fifth wheel.
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03-16-2012, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
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We pulled the Scamp 5r with a Chevy S10, V6 with no problem. With your larger truck it should pull like a dream.
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03-16-2012, 02:26 PM
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Member
Trailer: 13 ft 2000 Scamp
Posts: 61
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That is good to hear that a S10 was able to handle this unit. Does anyone have pics of what the Scamp fiver hitch looks like?
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03-16-2012, 02:37 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
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It does not look professional at all. Looks homemade and not finished off. Side plates bolt to the inside of the fender wells and the floor and a beam spans from one side plate to the other with the Ball in the center. Mine had sloppy welds, weld splatter and sharp corners.
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03-16-2012, 03:08 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: ,Bigfoot 25 foot plus Surfside 14 foot
British Columbia
Posts: 1,148
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darwin Maring
It does not look professional at all. Looks homemade and not finished off. Side plates bolt to the inside of the fender wells and the floor and a beam spans from one side plate to the other with the Ball in the center. Mine had sloppy welds, weld splatter and sharp corners.
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Sounds like the kind of welding I do !
Gorilla welds! Super strong, but really ugly!
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03-16-2012, 04:53 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Nick
Trailer: OutdoorsRV
Texas
Posts: 150
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They now have a new hitch which is a commercial product. Still not a standard gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch but looks to be more substantial and better built. It also allows you to easily remove the hitch when not needed so you have full use of you truck bed. If you're on Facebook they have a picture of it here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6801610&type=3
Actually it's a public post so you should be able to see it anyway. I'm going to have it installed for my 5er when I pick it up on the 28th.
It is $350 though. They'll throw their version in for free.
Nick
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03-16-2012, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Greg
Trailer: 72 Boler American
Indiana
Posts: 1,557
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1/2 ton trucks are grocery getter's in the truck world. 3/4 and 1 ton trucks are for work and can pull or carry more. The Scamp 19'er will work fine with your 1/2 ton because it will not be that heavy.
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03-16-2012, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2005 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 1,555
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That hitch is much nicer than the hitch I got with my (used) 5er.
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03-16-2012, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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For many years, Scamp has used a 3.0L Ford Ranger to deliver 5ers.
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03-19-2012, 06:25 AM
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Member
Trailer: 13 ft 2000 Scamp
Posts: 61
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Thanks all for the responses, It looks as if I will have no problems pulling a fiver. My next step as suggested on another post on the forum is to attend a rally to get a view of a fiver up close and personal. I hope to be able to make a more informed decision after actually seeing one.
Thanks again
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03-21-2012, 11:54 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1972 Boler American and 1979 Trillium 4500
Posts: 5,141
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Steve,
I know there is a 5'r in Ypsilanti (sp?), where in MI are you?
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03-22-2012, 12:17 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve M K
Thanks all for the responses, It looks as if I will have no problems pulling a fiver. My next step as suggested on another post on the forum is to attend a rally to get a view of a fiver up close and personal. I hope to be able to make a more informed decision after actually seeing one.
Thanks again
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You should also give Escape trailers a call to see if they know of one of their 5th wheels in your area that you could go see, so you have something to compare the Scamp to.
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03-22-2012, 05:48 AM
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Member
Trailer: 13 ft 2000 Scamp
Posts: 61
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I am about 40 miles from Ypsilanti Mi, I will have to try to find that one.
Thanks
Steve
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03-27-2012, 12:28 PM
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Senior Member
Name: john
Trailer: scamp 13
Michigan
Posts: 1,318
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yes, they pull them with 6 cyl, ford rangers all the time, yours should do even better
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