First 5er, Weight Questions
Picking up my first 5th wheel in a couple weeks. 2004 National Rage'n Toy Hauler -30ft -UVW: 8160 lbs -Carrying Capacity: 4867 lbs - GVWR: 13,920 lbs 75 gal fresh water tank, 15 gal LPG, not s...
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Lantley wrote:MFL wrote:
I don't usually pay much attention to dry wts (8,160 lbs), but I think some are overlooking this entirely, and moving to worst case. With OPs 500 lb bike, he will still be under 9K. Now if you add another 2K+ of gear, normal stuff, it's still only 11K.
This TH has almost 5K CCC, that the OP states he won't be using. Even if he fills the 100 gal water, he'll still be on the short side of 12K.
IMO, this set up will work, probably some over truck GVWR, but under RAWR/tire max, GCWR. The scales will give final wts, but I expect a good towing experience.
Jerry
I agree to a point. THe first issue is you cannot trust the brochure dry weight number. What is the scaled dry weight? THe 2nd factor is the OP isn't even close on his ratings. What is his truck scaled ready to camp weight.
Based on what little factual data we actually have the 2500 3/4 ton truck is not rated for a 14K 5th wheel trailer.
Read my post again!! I have figured all wts on the high side, including trailer dry wt of 8,160 + 500 lb bike = 9K.
The OP does not have a 14K TH, which would be more than his truck could handle. Lets let the scales decide, before trying to scare OP away from what is likely a reasonable fit.
Jerry
