Fifth wheel hitch question
I am purchasing a new fifth wheel that has a fully loaded (water & cargo) weight of 13,700 lbs. My current hitch is rated to a maximum of 15,000 lbs. My question is with 1,300 lbs left over can I s...
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MFL wrote:
Most hitches are capable of handling weight to max rating. I think yours will be fine. You don't say what model, and many 15k hitches are kind of entry level. I'd use it unless you feel like upgrading to a better one.
Jerry
very good point.
worth also noting that I haul 25K worth of equipment at times with my upgraded "15k" hitch, this year as Im preparing to sell that truck I noticed that the holes in the sliders (the parts that are bolted into the bed of the truck) are turning into ovals.
when my 3500HD arrives Im going to be installing a 25K curt
