Truck/trailer weight help
Hey all first post here We had decided to move up to a fifth wheel so upgraded the truck and bought a fifth wheel and all was good or so we thought. I am supposed to pick up the trailer this Wednes...
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KD4UPL wrote:
There is nothing you can do to increase the cargo RATING, that is, the sticker on the door. There is much you can do to increase the load handling ABILITY of the truck, that is, what it is physically capable of doing. Upgrading the wheels, tires, axles, springs, etc. will indeed increase the ability of the truck to carry additional weight.
In your case, I take it your trailer's GVWR is 9,000 pounds. I would assume around 1,500 to 1,800 pounds of pin weight. Add to that the weight of the hitch and whatever passengers and gear will be in the truck. I think you will quickly reach 2,500 pounds. I would be looking for a more capable truck, not sinking money into the one you have to modify it.
Well if it is a 28RDB the GVWR is right at 10,000#, I personally doubt it will be over 9,000# GVW, that still equates to a 1,800# pin.
So much depends on current rear axle rating, and how much weight it has empty. If memory serves me correctly the rear axles on the Max towing is only 4,000#, so max empty could be 2,200#. Not my choice with a 150.
Next issue, going from an EcoBoost to a NA gas engine, even a 6.2 is going to feel weak. Not that it can't do the job, it can, it just will not feel the same. Best I can say is good luck!
Specs for 28RDB
Shipping Weight 7,620#
Carrying Capacity 2,380#
Hitch 1,390#
GVWR 10,000#
Length 32' 11"
Height 11' 11"
