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Roman_Duck
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May 02, 2016

What size 5th wheel plate should I get?

Recently purchased a 3500 series Chevy. Vin indicates that gross is just under 20,000 max wt capability.
My question is what is the best wt rating to go with. I'm looking at a 16,000 rated plate used. We haven't purchase a fiver yet, but will be soon.
We don't want to wait till to we get the camper to buy a plate especially as this plate is hardly used and the price is right.

So I guess the question is what size plate(weight wise)do you use?
  • I have a 18,000 pound rated hitch , for my 16,500 pound fifth wheel..

    Like stated , as long as the Hitch is rated for MORE than the trailer , your good.
  • You want to go with a hitch that is rated higher than the 5th wheels gross.
    20,000 lb hitch would be OK but a 26,000lb would be better.