Factory Pin Weight vs. Actual vs. Payload???
Hi, We are looking to get a 5th wheel and a truck. We have a big family so will need a big trailer. Looking at Mid Bunks, and one ton diesel trucks. I really don't want to get a dually if possible....
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I always weigh every trailer I buy before loading it. Just as you, we aren't full timers and the most we've added to any of the three rv trailers and 3 truck campers has been 1280 lbs in my current 11200 lb 5th wheel trailer.
Many new trailers have a very high gvwr and 3.5k-4.5k CCC....so use the dry weight and the trailers gvwr. Many folks don't tow the trailer at its dry weight and many won't ever pull the trailer at its full gvwr.
Ford markets F350 srw trucks with GVWRs from 10000 lb on up to 11500 lbs but more importantly is three different rawr packages (6340/6780/7230 lbs).
Get the F350 srw with the biggest 11500 gvwr and the 7230 rawr.
Higher gvwr numbers can give the truck bigger tow ratings.
Higher rawr numbers can give the truck more load carrying capacity....all depending on trucks selections.
The 7230 rawr can give the properly equipped truck up to 3600-3800 lb range payload in the bed.
Many new trailers have a very high gvwr and 3.5k-4.5k CCC....so use the dry weight and the trailers gvwr. Many folks don't tow the trailer at its dry weight and many won't ever pull the trailer at its full gvwr.
Ford markets F350 srw trucks with GVWRs from 10000 lb on up to 11500 lbs but more importantly is three different rawr packages (6340/6780/7230 lbs).
Get the F350 srw with the biggest 11500 gvwr and the 7230 rawr.
Higher gvwr numbers can give the truck bigger tow ratings.
Higher rawr numbers can give the truck more load carrying capacity....all depending on trucks selections.
The 7230 rawr can give the properly equipped truck up to 3600-3800 lb range payload in the bed.
