SRW vs DRW
Is there a general rule regarding how much weight is okay for SRW and how much is too much? We are thinking of a larger 5er and not sure how much larger will require a new truck too.
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Charlie_on_lake_conr wrote:
Hi, brand new member looking for confirmation from the experts (lot’s of good discussion in this topic) and I don’t want to trust the salesman. I’ve poured through the owners manuals and towing guides and have calculated a trailer GVWR of 18,454 based on my TV (I know I need to actually weigh my TV, but let’s assume my base numbers are correct).
First question - does this TT GVWR sound right?
Second question - Would a 5th wheel with a UVW of 14,190, carrying capacity of 3,810 and pin weight of 3,176 be too much for this TV?
Hope my pics show in the post:
Well with a normal pin of 20% to 25% you will likely over your rear axle and possibly tire ratings.
This is one of the most misleading numbers truck manufactures publish. You can't carry as much as you can pull. Even with only 2,000# of stuff in the 5er, weight goes to 16,190# and at the 22% pin weight percentage 3,562#. Which is more than your total payload, and will likely overload your rear axle. Worst of all you could exceed your TIRE ratings.
