Fifth wheel too heavy for my truck?
Hello all, I am new to the forums and looking for some help. I currently own a 2008 GMC Sierra 2500hd 4x4 w/ duramax/Allison. I am thinking about trading in my travel trailer for a fifth wheel, but ...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
Now pay attention to the trucks rear axle weight numbers as its going to carry all the weight of a trailer hitch load.
Your truck may have a 6084 or 6200 RAWR......your trucks rear axle may weigh in the 3000 lb range which leaves you with a 3084-3200 lb payload for the trailers pin weight. Your actual scaled weights will tell you the exact numbers.
You'll be amazed how easy the truck will handle that small trailer. great match.
Since his truck sticker shows a 2290 payload where are you getting over 3K???
