backwater83 wrote:
So I did some research. There isn't a 5th wheel out there over 14,000 lbs that has a tongue weight less than 2800 pounds.
You did not do enough research. This is what we bought, a Big Horn 2017 3575el.
DimensionsLength 39.33 ft. (472 in.)
Width 8 ft. (96 in.)
Height 13.25 ft. (159 in.)
WeightDry Weight 12,950 lbs.
GVWR 16,000 lbs.
Hitch Weight 2,435 lbs.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
This was our second choice. Cedar Creek 36CKTS
DimensionsLength 39.83 ft. (478 in.)
Width 8 ft. (96 in.)
Height 13 ft. (156 in.)
WeightDry Weight 12,670 lbs.
Payload Capacity 3,737 lbs.
GVWR 16,407 lbs.
Hitch Weight 2,500 lbs.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Both of these trailers are towable with a modern 350/3500 SRW.
Here are my weights, loaded really heavy for full timing. Truck was loaded heavy with tools, gen, extra fuel etc etc. Heavy hitch setup with Demco picture frame and B&W manual slider.
TV Front 5120
TV Rear 6620
Loaded Pin 2860
Total for TV 11740 (40 pounds over GVWR, licensed to 12K)
Trailer axles 12780
Combined 24520
