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:
Just an update.
After a lot more research trying to get info on the subject of payload and towing capacity, according to GM as of 2014 all payload stickers on the doors of their trucks include ALL occupants, 5 in my case with all full fluids including full tank of fuel. The posted 2910# on my truck is actual payload capacity "after" these items were factored in. Apparently prior to 2014 GM weighed their vehicles without full fluids and added options.
That being said we are looking at 5ers a bit less in the GVWR than the two I mentioned.
Thanks to everyone for your input on the subject.
FWIW, some RV mfrs are doing something similar. They are showing a net CCC after that actual trailer is weighed, with full propane and one battery. Jayco, at least, also shows the weight of a full tank of fresh water, though it's not =weighed= with it, since that's a variable when towing.
Lyle
