fifth wheel hitch installed 4 inches back
hi all I just bought a new truck, f150 ecoboost super cab 6 foot box, and had a local mechanic install a fifth when I went to pick it up found that the guy installed it 4 inches back from where the d...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:bishkoff wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:45Ricochet wrote:
If I put 16-20% of my pin weight on the front axle it would put me well above my FAWR :E IIRC 40 lbs of my pin weight is added to the front axle.
Interesting, if I had 16% of my 4,500# pin weight on my front axle that would mean 720#. That would put me at 5,900# on front axle still 270# under axle rating. I am full forward with the B&W and only add 100# to my front axle.
I think someone's info is wrong!
If you are using the truck in your profile, your Front GAWR 5500LBS
Sorry you are correct! I was looking at my tire ratings.
Thanks for the correction!
I run a 2005 Dodge that only has 5200# Front GAWR, I was surprised at how heavy the front axles are on these trucks when they are empty.
