Montana 5th wheel
Once again I come to the forum for input (pro and con) on a particular make of 5th wheel. I don't want to start a war but the audience from this forum contains a wealth of knowledge. I am looking ...
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dstephens wrote:
According to Chevrolet, the payload rating on my truck is 2800 lbs. and the trailer weight rating is 16400 lbs.
I try to keep the GVWR below max. We don't usually tow with a full fresh water tank and the waste/gray tanks are usually empty. We are careful not to drag everything we own with us.
I do appreciate the warnings from all of you to watch the weight. We can never be to careful.
denverdale
2800# payload (total available before passengers, stuff, etc) .........and looking at 5th wheels with 2400/2500 'dry' pin weights.
16,400# tow rating....again this is a magical mfg. marketing rating which has 'fine' print that gives all kinds of deductions that have to be considered.
You will reach trucks GVWR/Actual Payload Rating, possibly RAWR and Rear tire Load Ratings LONG before EVER reaching that mfg. magical published tow rating.
Just pointing out the obvious.
No fun towing overweight as that leads to less towing which means less going camping because its no fun towing overweight
