Another question for the weight police!!
Hello All, My wife and I are wanting to make the move from a TT to a 5'er. We have found one we like and I think I'm in my limits with my truck, but I would like a second opinion from the forum. H...
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Ivylog wrote:
Not sure why most 5ers have 20 percent pin weight... actually I do know. They can put smaller axles and tires under it saving a couple hundred dollars.
OP, load heavy things in the rear where possible and do not use OD except on flat ground.
Actually heavy pin weight results in better towing aspect with a 5th wheel.
Too light and you get chucking
20% to 25% is common
My 5th wheel has a 14K GVWR yet has 7K axles/8k suspension and 16" tire with load rating of 3750#/ea
My wet pin is 22% of actual scaled weight
OP......
Do not lighten pin weight. You will not like the towing effect of a light pin weight
