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journeyernow
Explorer
Nov 06, 2013

What is the procedure for buying a fifth wheel?

Hello! We are looking to buy our first RV and are very excited! We have decided that a fifth wheel would give our family the most space. We have been looking around and see a few that we like. S...
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rhagfo
Explorer III
Nov 06, 2013
Never, Never, go by "DRY" 5er Weight!!!

Always look at the 5er's GVWR, then figure 20% to 25% of that for the pin (hitch) weight.

If you are looking at a new TV, then newer,3500/350 SRW will be rated high enough to tow and carry a 14,000# GVW 5er. That is a max 3,500# pin to around 2,800# or so.

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