Information on Newmar Kountry Star Fifth wheel 2003

My Newmar has a 'brochure ' pin weight of 2600 # ,the actual when I took it to a cat scale was 4040#.(and I load the truck with everything)
A excellent trailer very well made but heavy,run empty tanks and load light my friend.

Randu,
What did you pull with

I had a 2004 Newmar Kountry Star 34BLWB. Weight loaded at scales with full fresh water and packed for a week was as follows.

Complete Trailer = 15,620#
Axle Weight = 13,060#
Pin weight = 2,560#

Newmar stated DRY weights for comparison.
GVWR = 16,000
Complete Trailer = 12,735
Axle Weight = 10,379
Pin Weight = 2,356

Strong well made units. I had some hub, bearing, and brake issues and the leaf springs were shot when I traded so that is area that would concern me. I had 7000# axles and suspension which was to close to the limit in my opinion for a trailer rated at 16,000 GVWR.

On the very positive side -- I had dual pane windows and insulation was very good for that build time. Had no issues winter camping in northern MI in 10 degree weather. Frames were built in house and absolutely no flex. By far the strongest frame out there which is part of why I purchased.
Randu

You'd be definitely overweight with that truck. Probably be at the limit for a one ton as well. Certainly would want a dually.

Most Newmars had 8 tires under them because they are heavy. A 3/4 TV is not a good choise. The Newmar 5er is or was top of the line, very well built.

They're top of the line in my estimation. Too bad they quit making 5ers. Your 250 may be at its max pulling it however.