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We are looking to upgrade to a fifth wheel. We currently have a hybrid travel trailer and have been camping for better then a decade. Last year we bought a Ram 2500 with the 6.7 Cummins diesel. It sho...
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So long as I don't exceed the GVWR I should be ok...right.
True but do you grasp what is subtracted from your GVWR before you even consider the weight of the trailer in the bed of the truck.
9200GVWR - 6700lbs(dry truck) = 2500lb Total cargo capacity.
MINUS 400lb(people/pet) - 160lb(fuel) - 140lb(hitch) = 1800lbs for 5er pin weight. and you still must subtract any tools, jacks, spare tire, etc you have in the truck.
Your GVWR is all the weight you can put on the wheels, everything in the truck and all that makes up the truck itself (frame, motor, trans. etc.)
Not trying to beat a dead horse but you ask and the answer is "No" you will probably not be able to safely carry a 40ft 5er with that truck.
