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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My Montana High Country advertised pin weight was 2175. My F350 SRW diesel payload was 3267. When loaded for a 3 week trip for me and the wife the pin weight was 3500+/-. Some folks have no issues being over payload. I bought a Ram crew cab diesel equipped the same as the Ford with 4018 payload.
So, the pin weight will increase with just about everything you put in the 5th. The storage is forward of the axles and most of that weight goes right on the pin. I even experimented with filling the fresh water tank to see if that "cantilevered" weight off the pin. For every 4 pounds added to the rear tank only 1 pound came off the pin weight.
If you are close to capacity with the 5th empty you could be as much as 500 pounds over when loaded. Some here will say that's no big deal as long as you are under the tire rating and rear axle rating.
So, the pin weight will increase with just about everything you put in the 5th. The storage is forward of the axles and most of that weight goes right on the pin. I even experimented with filling the fresh water tank to see if that "cantilevered" weight off the pin. For every 4 pounds added to the rear tank only 1 pound came off the pin weight.
If you are close to capacity with the 5th empty you could be as much as 500 pounds over when loaded. Some here will say that's no big deal as long as you are under the tire rating and rear axle rating.
