Lite 5th wheels
Hi, we have been looking at used 5th wheels. I have a dodge 2500 with a max load of 11,000. Looking at the used, I've come to believe that I will probably have to buy a different truck. Yesterday I we...
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JIMNLIN wrote:allendlung wrote:
I don't understand. 11,000 pounds is the max including people, trailer and contents? Am I missing something?
Your truck may have a 11000 lb tow rating which is just a recommendation from Dodge. Your biggest safety issues will be staying under your trucks 6000-6084 RAWR/tire capacities.
A 2500 Dodge/Cummins rear axle may weigh in the 2800-3000 lb range when empty which leaves around 3000 lbs for a payload. All depending on actual scaled front and rear axle weights. I would stay under 2500-2700 lb "wet " pin weights.
Now if the 2500 Dodge is the Hemi then its gonna' struggle in the bigger hills at 11000 lbs. If your truck has the Cummins then 11000 lbs will be a light workout for it.
I wouldn't limit yourself to just "lite" models. Some brand lite models have a very light weight frame under them and there has been reports of issues with lite frames.
I know this is simple stuff, but right now my head is spinning. I know my maximum tow rating is 11,000. The numbers on the door are GVWR 8800, front axle 4000 and rear 6000. I'm learning here, I use to know this stuff. I guess I loose it when not dealing with it daily. Where do I get the other number to determine my payload. So if my GVWR is 8800, what number do I subtract from this to determine my truck payload? There seems to be a number missing? There is nothing else in the door jam
