Front and Rear Axle Weights
Is there a rule-of-thumb for calculating how much weight goes on the front axle and how much goes on the rear axle? As an example; if the 5er weighs 10,000 lbs. and 2000 goes on the hitch, how much w...
Forum Discussion
5th wheel hitch is typically within a couple inches of the rear axle so almost nothing goes on the front axle.
If you are putting a motorcycle on the fron of the truck, remember to check the GVWR in addition to the front axle rating. Also, since the motorcycle sits ahead of the front axle by a couple feet, it actually adds more than the weight of the motorcycle to the front axle.
If you are putting a motorcycle on the fron of the truck, remember to check the GVWR in addition to the front axle rating. Also, since the motorcycle sits ahead of the front axle by a couple feet, it actually adds more than the weight of the motorcycle to the front axle.
