Is there really a 1/2 ton towable fifth wheel?
Just got rid of my bumper pull and would like to do fifth wheel but the weights look over what I would expect.
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HadEnough wrote:
Why don't they move the wheels forward a bit on 5th wheels, better balancing the trailer out and reducing pin weight?
When I distribute the load in my little cargo trailer, I keep the tongue weight down a bit.
Light tongue/pin weights result in handling problems.
Now if you are pulling a 1000lb cargo trailer, a 6000lb 1/2ton can muscle thru and you likely don't notice that it's not a good setup.
The big reason 5th wheels tow better than bumper pulls even without the weight distributing hitch, sway control and other add ons, is they put more weight on the trucks rear axle and keep it planted.
