time2roll wrote:
backwater83 wrote:
New to this forum, but looking for advice. My truck is a 2014 F350 SRW. Stated fifth wheel capacity is 15,900. I'm looking to buy a 39 foot 5er that weighs in at 14,400 with a pin weight of 2900. No way I can tow that because my cargo capacity is 3113.
What is the trailer GVWR?
Otherwise to hit 15,900 you need a base model truck and probably a flatbed trailer where you can adjust the load over the axle just right to keep the pin weight in spec.
You can blame the truck manufacturer all you want but the issue is really with the trailer manufacturer not designing specifically to the truck specs. (your truck)
The one thing everyone here appears to be missing is the word "Maximum". All Manufacturers quote capacity based on a base level truck with minimum equipment. They have no idea how you are going to configure your truck when you buy it, so the tow capacity and carrying capacity numbers WILL change when you spec out a loaded 4WD crew cab diesel.
Carrying capacity WILL get you when looking at big fifth wheels.
As a consumer you have to accept the responsibility to work with the numbers you end up with.
The trailer manufacturers DO NOT have to "build to the truck specs". They build to what the market is demanding. If you don't want a dually, or even a 450, then that is your decision, not theirs. Again, it is the buyers responsibility to match the truck and trailer capabilities.
To the OP, you are looking to buy a trailer that WILL exceed your truck's capacity. Tell me how the trailer Manufacturer would know that!! You have two choices - a lighter trailer or a new truck!
At the top end of the scale, some people opt to tow with a Medium Duty Truck. Are you suggesting the trailer Manufacturers should not build units suitable for that?
