Can my truck handle this rig?
Well, I found a 27' 5er that I want to purchase. Here are 5er specs: 2003 Forest River F27RLSS GVWR: 11,010# UVW: 7180# Water: 381# LP: 58# CCC: 3830# With water, LP, and camping gear, I wi...
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My confusion is this....
If an overhead camper weighs about 2000# this would be in addition to the passengers, fuel, and hitch (1000#) in truck. Total with camper (3000#). Plus the weight of the truck..haven't weighed, but let's say 6500#. That would be 9500#, 300 pounds OVER the GVWR of 9200#.
5er has about 1500# of pin weight. That is 500# less than overhead camper. So, GVWR would be 9000#....200# under GVWR.
My confusion is that how can a camper be used (by previous owner for years with no issues) and not this 5er?
Since the pin/hitch weight is 1500#, does it get counted again as tow weight? In other words, should it be subtracted from the 8300 loaded trailer weight when determining GCVWR?
Perhaps I am not confused if my explanation is correct.
Perhaps by changing my rear end to a 4.10 will solve this issue, if there is one, of GCVWR.
Thoughts?
If an overhead camper weighs about 2000# this would be in addition to the passengers, fuel, and hitch (1000#) in truck. Total with camper (3000#). Plus the weight of the truck..haven't weighed, but let's say 6500#. That would be 9500#, 300 pounds OVER the GVWR of 9200#.
5er has about 1500# of pin weight. That is 500# less than overhead camper. So, GVWR would be 9000#....200# under GVWR.
My confusion is that how can a camper be used (by previous owner for years with no issues) and not this 5er?
Since the pin/hitch weight is 1500#, does it get counted again as tow weight? In other words, should it be subtracted from the 8300 loaded trailer weight when determining GCVWR?
Perhaps I am not confused if my explanation is correct.
Perhaps by changing my rear end to a 4.10 will solve this issue, if there is one, of GCVWR.
Thoughts?
