How Legit is FifthWheelSt's Calculator?
i'm looking to purchase a new truck and 5th wheel. The 3 trailers we've narrowed it down to are all very similar in terms of GVWR: roughly 15,500 lbs. The frustrating thing is that I've entered ...
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OK, your now asking the correct questions.
The tire capacity is molded into the sidewall of the tire. Look at the tire rating on the sidewall of your car.
The axle rating is on the sticker pasted on (usually) the driver's door or door frame of the vehicle. Again, look at the one on your car.
If you go to a dealer and check out their truck inventory, check the ratings of the trucks you may be interested in.
I think someone already pointed out in your thread that you should use the GVWR of the RV your interested in to determine if the truck can handle the load. Also, as pointed out use 25% of the GVWR of the RV to determine the pin weight.
You won't make a mistake doing this.
Again, remember, get more truck than you initially need. I can almost guarantee that "Ma-Ma" will want a larger RV down the road!!!!
OK, your now asking the correct questions.
The tire capacity is molded into the sidewall of the tire. Look at the tire rating on the sidewall of your car.
The axle rating is on the sticker pasted on (usually) the driver's door or door frame of the vehicle. Again, look at the one on your car.
If you go to a dealer and check out their truck inventory, check the ratings of the trucks you may be interested in.
I think someone already pointed out in your thread that you should use the GVWR of the RV your interested in to determine if the truck can handle the load. Also, as pointed out use 25% of the GVWR of the RV to determine the pin weight.
You won't make a mistake doing this.
Again, remember, get more truck than you initially need. I can almost guarantee that "Ma-Ma" will want a larger RV down the road!!!!
