Number of axles and hitch weight
When buying a fifth wheel does the number of axles make a difference on the weight on the hitch. Two fifths same size, same weight, will the one with two axles have a higher hitch weight than one wit...
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"One size don't fit all" here but yes the triaxle trailers usually can have a bit lighter pin weight.
"And generally speaking" its not as suspect to gaining pin weight as a tandem axle trailer when its loaded. All depends on axle placement.
I assume you have the V10 gasser or the 7.3 diesel. The small 5.4 gasser is way under powered at those weights.
Your '00 F350 SRW shows to have a 6830 RAWR/tire ratings thats going to carry 99 percent if not all of the pin wight of a 13360 GVWR trailer. We can only guess at the trailers actual pin weight but using 20 percent your looking at a 2600 lb pin weight. Now add a hitch/gear and folks and your in the 3000-3200 lbs area.
The truck rear axle may weigh in the 3000 lb range which leaves the truck a 3800 lb payload. The one ton SRW shouldn't have any issues carrying that kind of pin weight.
Fords '00 towing specs shows a 20000 lb GCWR and up to a 13900 lb trailer for the F350 SRW.
The '00 will have a big load but take it easy and enjoy the ride.
"And generally speaking" its not as suspect to gaining pin weight as a tandem axle trailer when its loaded. All depends on axle placement.
I assume you have the V10 gasser or the 7.3 diesel. The small 5.4 gasser is way under powered at those weights.
Your '00 F350 SRW shows to have a 6830 RAWR/tire ratings thats going to carry 99 percent if not all of the pin wight of a 13360 GVWR trailer. We can only guess at the trailers actual pin weight but using 20 percent your looking at a 2600 lb pin weight. Now add a hitch/gear and folks and your in the 3000-3200 lbs area.
The truck rear axle may weigh in the 3000 lb range which leaves the truck a 3800 lb payload. The one ton SRW shouldn't have any issues carrying that kind of pin weight.
Fords '00 towing specs shows a 20000 lb GCWR and up to a 13900 lb trailer for the F350 SRW.
The '00 will have a big load but take it easy and enjoy the ride.
