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vcv
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Dec 26, 2020

Collecting 5th wheel Tow Data, just for fun, 2000 mile trip

I'm a data geek. So for fun I've set-up an app to allow me to collect tow data while I make a trip across country this next week. I will post the results here when I return from the trip (around Jan 4...
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vcv
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Jan 05, 2021
philh wrote:
1/2 ton is almost guaranteed to be over payload capacity with a 5th wheel.


My observation(s) as well... And mostly true. But some modern 1/2 tons can handle a light weight 5th wheel, as long as they control the pin weight.

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