Pin Weights
How does one get an accurate pin weight of a 5er they are contemplating purchasing? Do dealer's generally have a scale at their business? The Sherline on etrailer is rated only 2000 lbs. and is ge...
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spud1957 wrote:
I like using the dry weight ratio. Once loaded, the weight ratio would be similar.
If the posted dry weight of the trailer is 10k with a dry pin weight of 2K. That unit has a 20% ratio. Load it up to 12k and you will be close to 2400 lbs.
Some units' ratios are lower. Some are higher. Floor plan has a lot to do with it.
Mine dry pin weight was 19.8% and I loaded in 1180 lbs and the pin weight percentage went to 24.1%. I have now found two others with the same model and they had the similar results.
