Truck Question - duallie or single?
I'm considering purchasing a 5th wheel to replace my Class A. It would be a full-timer rig, so it won't be hauled a lot. But I'd end up using the truck as a daily driver, or mostly so. Looking to get ...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:justme wrote:
The new Ford's F350 diesel SWR with the aluminum body have increased their CCW from 22k to 28k which means it will handle 18K GVW trailers. The weight savings with aluminum body allowed for a more robust frame and suspension while keeping the GVW the same as previous models. Anything over 18k trailer would need a dually.
So you think a 18k 5er with 25% pin of 4,500# would be fine???
That was my point. Many 5th wheel manufacturers have been moving the trailer axles back, increasing pin weight percentage. Chris
