5th Wheel Novice Needs Advice!
Hello, I've been towing long travel trailers for many years behind small and large gas engine and diesel trucks. I just sold my 29' trailer last year and this year I'm considering buying my first 5th...
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WeGoCamping wrote:
Thanks for the replies! My GVWR is 8600 lbs (4250 Front and 6000 Rear). Trailer GVWR is 10,200 lbs. Trailer Gross Dry Weight is 7200 lbs. Hitch weight is 1420 lbs according to the trailer specs...so I assume this applies to the portion of the hitch on the trailer?
Without actual weights, you're right at 2,000 lbs on the pin with that FW. (1420/7200)*10,200 = 2,011. Add the weight of a hitch, people, fuel and "stuff", and you're at ~2,500 cargo for your truck, ASSuming the ratio of 19% stays the same. If it loads more to the front, it could be even more. Probably =way= over the payload rating for that truck.
Lyle
