re: OB RV'ers, lowdown please

As others have stated pin weight is key for a 5th wheel but the proper rated tires would also be high on my list as well ( i don't know if 1/2 tons come with a good E rated tire).

Since your an Alabama fan do you live in Alabama? If so there are some pretty hilly areas as well as some decent mountains. So if thats where you plan to do most of your camping I would lean more toward a 3/4 ton truck. If you will be towing on flat land most of the time a half ton will do, but there are better tools for the job.

Air bags are a good option but they don't increase your tow rating or payload rating. But its always a good idea to try and be level when towing so for a halfton I would say get the bags for sure.