Help me decide on a hitch
I just bought a 2016 Cougar model 244. CW recommended a Anderson Ultimate 5th wheel hitch but I have concerns since I have a Dodge Ram short bed. I did have a slider hitch before but found it diffi...
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WTP-GC wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
Still NO way this would be attached to an Andersen in the back of my truck.
Easy to say that you wouldn't use the Andersen for this trailer because it actually exceeds he tongue weight rating of the UH. Kind of a no-brainer.
But according to the Ram truck website, the model truck you have (including the exact trim package and year per your sig line) only has a payload capacity of 5,436 pounds. According to your suspension inspection form, you're operating at about 200 pounds over your rated payload capacity for the trailer alone (which doesn't include people weight, gear, etc.). It's not unreasonable to suggest that when all other weights are considered, you're exceeding the allowable weight rating by as mush as 750 to 1000 pounds!!
Based upon this information, you are significantly overloaded and should reconsider either your tow vehicle or your trailer for your safety and the safety of others.
I was referring to the weight, I should been specific. I have a very heavy pin at 25 percent.
I am under my rear axle rating by 150# and 550# on the front axle. so no I am not overloaded.
