5th wheel hitch questions
I'm ramping up the search for a camper, and I feel I should get the T.V. ready in case I find a great deal. Is it practical to buy and install a fifth-wheel hitch before I decide on the trailer? I...
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austingta wrote:garyp4951 wrote:
Frank thats an awesome truck you have, but when looking at 5er's I would stay under 13k gross weight.
I've been looking at the Duramax's lately also.
I will. I'm planning to stay below 10000 empty. That seems easy enough to find in a 32' or less 5'er.
Ignore the "empty" numbers. Depending on CCC (cargo carrying capacity), you may or may not be OK. Always work with the GVWR of the fifth wheel - including estimating the loaded pin weight (23 - 25%). The GVWR for the RV is on a sticker on every RV.
Rob
