Ram 2500 and F250 heavy duty diesel
For those people who have either truck, what would be the max 5th wheel pin weight you would feel safe with? I have been researching but I'm getting conflicting reports online. I figured I would go ...
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The newer trucks have a little yellow weight sticker inside the drivers door. It list a payload capacity for that truck. From this number, subtract the weight of passengers, hitch and any cargo. This is your maximum loaded pip weight.
Typically a loaded 5er will have a pin weight of around 20% of the trailers GVWR. Ours is a bit over 21%.
Do not listen to the dealers or owners telling you to add air bags and you will be fine. Air bags do nothing to increase the trucks load capacity,
Ken
Typically a loaded 5er will have a pin weight of around 20% of the trailers GVWR. Ours is a bit over 21%.
Do not listen to the dealers or owners telling you to add air bags and you will be fine. Air bags do nothing to increase the trucks load capacity,
Ken
