Fifth Wheel Shopping Advice
Hey all. Been a while since I posted anything here. Just looking for some input regarding the purchase of a new (and first) fifth wheel. Currently we are looking very seriously at a Grand Design R...
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S&B123 wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:
GO out to your truck
Open drivers door and look on door jam
Tire Data Sticker----Yellow with have cargo carrying capacity
PAYLOAD.
Also note the info.........All Occupants and cargo must not exceed XXXX lbs.
PAYLOAD.
Both of the 5vrs you are interested in have DRY pin weight of 2000# which means when they are loaded up camp ready the pin weight will be closer to 2800#
How much PAYLOAD is listed on that Yellow Sticker????
Got enough for that amount of WET pin weight after subtracting the weight of ALL occupants/cargo (stuff inside cab/hitch in bed)???
Thanks very much!!! Shows 2910#. Was able to find out that includes one 150lb driver and all fluids to full per GM.
Another number to look at closely is the rear GAWR.
Actual rear axle weight, plus hitch and things in the bed, plus pin weight needs to equal an amount less the rear GAWR.
Chris
