Nissan Titan Forum - View Single Post - Titan crew cab vs. extended cab hauling a gooseneck

Blevinger · 08-03-2009, 07:19 AM

I've got an '05 Crew and I plan on upgrading to a lightweight aluminum goose neck in the future (currently rocking a two horse bumper pull).

I think in terms of space on the cab corners, a fifth wheel sliding hitch is mandatory. Have seen those between $1000 and $3000, so factor that expense in. I'm also planning on Deaver's from Greg (prgproducts.com) and some airbags.

As far as weight, you'd be well within the limits of the T. There are two different tow packages the dealer will sell you; guys on here call the "real" towing package BIG TOW.

Pre-'08, I think the CC bed is about a foot shorter than the KC bed [citation needed]. The '08.5's and up started offering a longbed for both CC and KC models (right guys?)

Overall, I'm with you. I drove a couple of 2500 trucks and hated them. Ride was terrible. And the pre-owned models didn't hold a candle to the certified '05 Titan I picked up. I also had a bit of nostalgia for the '92 hardbody that drove me around the country in college, up and over mountains, through the desert and was very reliable.

The towing capacity for a fifth wheel hitch on the 2500HD's is in the 12,000 - 15,000 range. But like you said, you're going on the small side. Like me. I think i'm going to come in with my (future) 5th wheel at around 7,000 lbs loaded.

I don't think I've SEEN pix of a small fifth on a CC T, but companies do make hitches specifically for the length of CC beds. And of course, several guys (like MJW) have shown up with the gooses on KCs.

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Blevinger Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Coast, USA Posts: 211 Thanks: 7 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Titan crew cab vs. extended cab hauling a gooseneck I've got an '05 Crew and I plan on upgrading to a lightweight aluminum goose neck in the future (currently rocking a two horse bumper pull). I think in terms of space on the cab corners, a fifth wheel sliding hitch is mandatory. Have seen those between $1000 and $3000, so factor that expense in. I'm also planning on Deaver's from Greg (prgproducts.com) and some airbags. As far as weight, you'd be well within the limits of the T. There are two different tow packages the dealer will sell you; guys on here call the "real" towing package BIG TOW. Pre-'08, I think the CC bed is about a foot shorter than the KC bed [citation needed]. The '08.5's and up started offering a longbed for both CC and KC models (right guys?) Overall, I'm with you. I drove a couple of 2500 trucks and hated them. Ride was terrible. And the pre-owned models didn't hold a candle to the certified '05 Titan I picked up. I also had a bit of nostalgia for the '92 hardbody that drove me around the country in college, up and over mountains, through the desert and was very reliable. The towing capacity for a fifth wheel hitch on the 2500HD's is in the 12,000 - 15,000 range. But like you said, you're going on the small side. Like me. I think i'm going to come in with my (future) 5th wheel at around 7,000 lbs loaded. I don't think I've SEEN pix of a small fifth on a CC T, but companies do make hitches specifically for the length of CC beds. And of course, several guys (like MJW) have shown up with the gooses on KCs.