Jim-Linda wrote:
Ivylog wrote:
There is no reason for a 5er to have 20% pin weight other than the manufacture can put cheaper axles/tires under it. Before I'd get rid of my truck I'd shift 1000 lbs to the rear, even adding a tool box on the back to put heavy things from the front storage areas. This ASSUMES you are not at the limit of your axles and tires.
And pray tell, do you realize what 1000lbs hanging from the rear of a trailer will do do the frame? Your statement regarding pin weight is evident from one with a MH, too little weight on the pin will result in uncomfortable towing, chucking, possible bouncing between pin box and hitch, not to mention trailer stability. YMMV
Jim
The 20% has far more to do with towing comfort that TV capacity. My 01 is well over it's GVWR, but I still have 500# to spare on my rear axle and new stuff goes in ballanced or more to the pin.
