"Light" type fifth wheels versus "regular"???

gillman wrote:
Need some advice on advantages (or disadvantages) of the "light" fifth wheels (other than weight). Most of them don't seem to allow much cargo weight for the overall gross vehicle weight (some ~1200 to 1500 lbs) versus a "normal" fifth wheel that might allow 2400 or more cargo pounds. Is that because the frame is lighter duty? I am not sure I have paid much attention to cargo weight in the past on cargo weight as we have been limited on overall space on my hybrid camper so maybe it wasn't an issue. Are there other disadvantages to "light" fifth wheels? Longevity?

We are looking at several brands between 29 and 34 feet and really like some of the "light" versions but are looking at normal 5'ers as well.

I have a 2002 Chevy 2500HD (Duramax / Allison trans). Have had it since it was new. I don't want to overwork it by pushing its limits but I have more pulling power than a typical 1/2 ton. (Most of the lites seem geared toward 1/2 ton tow vehicles)

Thanks in advance for any advice you might have!!!!

It's not what you can tow, it's what you can carry. I know that my '02 D'max is at its limits when I'm towing heavy. Frankly, I simply don't know how my Komfort can carry 4,000+ lbs of cargo, even with full tanks. I can only conclude that the CCC was computed when the frame and superstructure were weighed with absolutely no interior yet installed. I give about as much credence to CCC as I do dry weights.

Regarding "lights" vs "standard" FWs, they're using lighter materials, construction methods and cutting tank capacities. Personally, I'd like to be able to move my axles 6" forward.

Lyle