5th wheel suggestions
Hello, I am in the process of moving from a truck camper to a 5th wheel. I've had 3 truck campers over the last decade or so and the family has outgrown them. Two of the truck campers were Lance ...
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zonanavystar wrote:
Thanks for the breakdown. I would like to boondock more, but more so in the national forests, and less so in urban areas, so I feel like we could still get to regular campgrounds and occasional national forest primitive areas.
As for weights, I see the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation of %15-25 of the trailer should be on the pin. How does this work out in real life experience? Also, how close do folks get to the actual GVWR of their trailers?
Thanks again!
Boondocking in NFs would require a lower height FW. Even a lower say 12' height would limit access many times, due to low hanging branches.
Most times FW pin wt will be at least 20%. As to GVWR, some will have much more CCC than others. Many so called 1/2 ton models have limited CCC, with a GVWR of 10K. The axle ratings affect the amount of CCC available. Some FWs have 4,400 lb axles, not allowing much CCC. If you get 5,200 lb, or higher rated axles, you get more capacity, and larger/better hubs/brakes.
Looking at Montana models, and similar size models should give capacity, but may be 13' or more in height.
Lots to consider,
Jerry
