Newbie Looking for a New 5ver
I have a 2013 F-250 supercrew 4x4 SRW, GVWR-10,000#. Put it on the scales, weighs 8,280#, that's with full tank of diesel, 2 adults, 2 kids, and 3 overnight bags. Looking for a new 5th wheel, budget...
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mallardtuff wrote:
I really appreciate all the comments. Some very different approaches to the situation at hand. Just a FYI my drive axle weight was 3360# and my steer axle was 4920#. My RAWR is 6,100#'s and the tires are rated for 3750#'s @ 80psi (E rated). From what I'm gathering, it seems I shouldn't be too concerned about being over the 10,0000 GVWR (within reason). If I went with something not over 2200# loaded hitch weight, that would put my drive axle at about 5760#'s (with hitch), gives me about a 300# cushion back there. Of course my GVWR would then be at 10,680#'s. If I'm thinking correct this would be about a 11,000# loaded 5'ver. Please let me know if my thinking is wrong here, like I said I'm a newbie at 5'vers. Currently I'm towing a Jayco Jayflight 33RLDS TT, hitch weight around 1300#'s.
I'd say you've found the numbers you need, just weigh everything and adjust your load to keep your pin weight where you have that cushion.
