Looking for newer RV; How to calculate weight
My wife and I are trying to make an educated choice on a new/newer 5th wheel. We now have a 92 Lance 24 foot unit. I am an electrician and do most of our home remodeling and repairs. I don't want some...
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Chuck: I see the weight police are out in full force. We see them very often throwing around letters and numbers, and things get a little complicated.
The model fifth wheels you're talking about buying are what they call full size fifth wheels, and many will have 3,000 lbs. Pin weight and a total trailer weight pushing 14,000 lbs.
To keep things simple, a full size fifth wheel takes a 1 ton dual rear wheel diesel truck as a tow vehicle.
I already have a 3/4 ton crewcab diesel pickup that's good for 2,500 lbs. pin weight and 13,200 lbs. trailer weight. I just bought a 2015 Grand Design Reflection 37' 4 slider bunkhouse trailer that weighs 11K and has a Pin weight of 2,050 lbs. I'm under on total weight, but max'd out on tongue/pin weight. But with a 60 hp tow tune on the engine, it can yank my trailer.
Wait around, read a lot and join all the manufacturers' owners blogs. Follow them closely, and listen to what owners are saying. And go to any RV Shows that are in your area. You will figure out pretty fast what brands and models suit your specific needs. You can certainly meet your needs with what funds you want to put out--maybe even new.
The model fifth wheels you're talking about buying are what they call full size fifth wheels, and many will have 3,000 lbs. Pin weight and a total trailer weight pushing 14,000 lbs.
To keep things simple, a full size fifth wheel takes a 1 ton dual rear wheel diesel truck as a tow vehicle.
I already have a 3/4 ton crewcab diesel pickup that's good for 2,500 lbs. pin weight and 13,200 lbs. trailer weight. I just bought a 2015 Grand Design Reflection 37' 4 slider bunkhouse trailer that weighs 11K and has a Pin weight of 2,050 lbs. I'm under on total weight, but max'd out on tongue/pin weight. But with a 60 hp tow tune on the engine, it can yank my trailer.
Wait around, read a lot and join all the manufacturers' owners blogs. Follow them closely, and listen to what owners are saying. And go to any RV Shows that are in your area. You will figure out pretty fast what brands and models suit your specific needs. You can certainly meet your needs with what funds you want to put out--maybe even new.
