5th wheel pin weight

I am close to 22-23
GVWR 12,300
pin about 2700 = 22
to me this seems like a lot, but rides good.
sure takes away from cargo

rcp123 wrote:
I am trying to determine what average % of weight is transferred to my truck with a 5er.

I am looking at a FW with 11,500 dry and approx 13,000 loaded.

Some sources say to use 15%, but I thought a better range would be 20-25%

What recommendation would everyone suggest I use to get an estimate of tongue weight?

Thanks,

Most on here tend to use 25% as a "worst case" number until they can actually get to a scale and weigh their rig. I know that my Komfort is relatively light, based on =dry= weights (15-16%), but I'm sure it creeps up pretty close to 20% when I'm loaded. I do minimal travel with full water and tanks to help with this.

Lyle

20 is sort of average. But it all depends on a lot of factors. Mine is closer to 25% of the actual. 13,750GVWR, 13,500 Ready to travel, 3500 pin weight.
Dont do yourself a bit diservice. Make your estimates based on the trailers GVWR.