Understanding towing weights?
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Payload is an arbitrary number based on GVWR minus UVW which are numbers by MFG for warranty, Class and Registration
Look at the trucks RAWR
Subtract base weight
How much weight can be added before exceeding the RAWR
"The trailer; 34' fifth wheel, GVWR 13k, curb weight 10.2k, dry hitch 1960."
Forget that dry hitch weight cause you will not be towing it DRY
But it can be an idea of pin weight ratio.....19% pin ratio
13K GVWR....20% Pin Ratio = 2600# WET pin weight
Use 22% for margin = 2860#
Any current 3/4 ton can easily handle that additional weight on Trucks Rear Axle
1 Ton SRW would be more then adequate for 13K 5ht wheel
Look at the trucks RAWR
Subtract base weight
How much weight can be added before exceeding the RAWR
"The trailer; 34' fifth wheel, GVWR 13k, curb weight 10.2k, dry hitch 1960."
Forget that dry hitch weight cause you will not be towing it DRY
But it can be an idea of pin weight ratio.....19% pin ratio
13K GVWR....20% Pin Ratio = 2600# WET pin weight
Use 22% for margin = 2860#
Any current 3/4 ton can easily handle that additional weight on Trucks Rear Axle
1 Ton SRW would be more then adequate for 13K 5ht wheel
