I learned this lesson the hard way. I purchased a 1 ton pickup several years ago and it was my dream truck, fully loaded, tons of power, looked great, tons of room and it was perfect until... I went to weigh it and I discovered that my one ton pickup had a GVWR of 10,100 pounds and it weighed 8,100 pounds with just a full tank of fuel (No hitch, cargo, passengers...). Don't forget about the pin weight of the trailer! Some people will load up a triple axel 5th wheel and exceed their truck's GVWR by a substantial amount and never have a problem. I don't recommend it because the risk outweighs the reward. Do the research and find out all of the weight factors prior to purchase ( Truck: GVWR, Max Axel Weights, Towing Capacity, Trailer: Pin Weight, Trailer GVWR). As far as the bed length goes, that's a matter of opinion. I opted for a long bed so I could have a tool box mounted in the back without interfering with the 5th wheel hitch. Also not having to worry about impacting the cab with the trailer or having to deal with a slider hitch is nice as well. So just to review, can you tow with a 2500? Yes, it can absolutely be done, but you will more than likely be exceeding weight ratings on the truck by a good margin. In regards to air suspension, it all comes down to what happens when you hook everything up and get the pin box and 5th wheel hitch adjusted properly. In my case air suspension would be a waste of money because my truck barely squats and the butt of my trailer is slightly lower then the front. Some truck and trailer combinations could use a little assistance with handling and ride height, others don't need any help at all.
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