fifth-wheel towing
I really like my TT but after a couple of years I want to jump in to a Fifth-Wheel. My F-150 pulls Great, and I have found several campers that may work. I am looking for suggestions of what to get wi...
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Missouri Man wrote:
I will have to look at the tire placard. All that I know as of now is what it states that I can tow, that is Max at 9500lbs. As of now my TT weighs when towing at least when I checked at the scales was 7650lbs and my tongue weight registers at 750lbs which pulls hills well enough that I only down gear to 4th a few times.
A 9500# 5er could have as high as 1900# of pin weight...not alway's true, but is close..also consider in how much you might pack into the 5er..you may not load it to it's GVW...but you do need to "do the math"...Like I stated, take your trucks to the scale, loaded like you're going camping with family, pets, etc...then subtract that weight from your trucks GVWR..that'll give you a "ballpark " idea of how much pinweight you can put in the bed of your 1/2 ton pick up
