mabynack wrote:
I have a 14,000 lb fifth wheel that I tow with a 6.0 Ford Diesel.
My biggest issue has been tires. The rig has two axles and takes ST235/85R16s, so it's right at the allowable weight for the four E load range tires. I try to keep as little unnecessary weight in the RV as possible. I dump the tanks before starting off in the morning and keep the freshwater tank at about a quarter full. I've blown out four tires on this rig and two of the blowouts did over a thousand dollars in damage.
I check the tire pressure every morning before I start off and I do a walk-around every time I stop; I check for loose fenders, dragging objects, and overheating tires. I drive no more than 65 mph.
Just a side note since tires were brought up. A lot of manufacturers may put E rated tires on their units but you will find that G rated tires are actually needed once you get all your "stuff" loaded. My last two fivers have had Goodyear G614 "G" rated tires installed, plus I have a TPMS so I can monitor my tire's pressure/temp. I have never had a tire failure.
