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ESDA
Explorer
Aug 21, 2022

New to fifth wheels - help with trailer weight

I have had a tow behind for many years, but now am looking at fifth wheels. Want to make sure what my truck can handle. I have a 2020 GMC AT4 2500 HD Diesel that has a payload max of 3048 and trail...
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BB_TX
Nomad
Aug 22, 2022
Yes, the hitch weight is considered payload and goes against your payload rating. And be aware, posted hitch weights, or dry weights or shipping wrights, are the weights of an empty trailer. Loaded, the hitch weight will be higher. And if you load heavy it will be much higher.

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