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 9000# dry 5th wheel weighs between 10,500 - 11,000# loaded up and rolling. The variation is largely how much water I have with me. I don't travel light and I don't bring my anvil collection. Just what I need and don't worry too much about it.
It sounds like you're looking a bit bigger but my numbers should help you gauge things a bit.
My dry pin was listed at 1950# and is about 2300# when loaded. I travel with a family most of the time and am right at (or maybe a cooler of beer over) my 10,000# GVWR. Or, over my 3000# payload (truck dry weight is right @ 7,000#).
It all adds up super quick. Be sure you're accounting for a hitch. My slider weighs 250#. Family with all their gizmos and accessories, food, water, firewood, etc, etc.
I agree that payload is not as important as RAWR and tires. As long as you're under on those I say go for it.
I'm also kind of an anti-dually guy. I know people who have them love them but it just won't work for me and the way I use my truck. I think a lot of it comes down to how/where you live and drive. I'm regularly in densely populated areas for work and have a hard enough time with my SRW. A DRW would just not work. Maybe someday when I'm working less and traveling more.
It sounds like you're looking a bit bigger but my numbers should help you gauge things a bit.
My dry pin was listed at 1950# and is about 2300# when loaded. I travel with a family most of the time and am right at (or maybe a cooler of beer over) my 10,000# GVWR. Or, over my 3000# payload (truck dry weight is right @ 7,000#).
It all adds up super quick. Be sure you're accounting for a hitch. My slider weighs 250#. Family with all their gizmos and accessories, food, water, firewood, etc, etc.
I agree that payload is not as important as RAWR and tires. As long as you're under on those I say go for it.
I'm also kind of an anti-dually guy. I know people who have them love them but it just won't work for me and the way I use my truck. I think a lot of it comes down to how/where you live and drive. I'm regularly in densely populated areas for work and have a hard enough time with my SRW. A DRW would just not work. Maybe someday when I'm working less and traveling more.
