Forum Discussion

backwater83's avatar
backwater83
Explorer
Mar 25, 2019

Towing capacities aren't realistic, completely unachievable

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. ...
TXiceman's avatar
TXiceman
Explorer II
Mar 31, 2019
Maybe you need to look at dual rear wheel trucks. They have lots more cargo capacity and handle much more pin weight.

A loaded 5er will have a pin weight around 20% of the trailer GVWR. Forget the trailer brochure weights.

Ken

About Fifth Wheel Group

19,032 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 04, 2026