Chuck .. wrote:
I have a 99 Dodge 250 2X4 cummings. I think the scale say the weight of the truck is 7,100 lbs.
Please help me.
I looked up my trucks GVWR= 8,800 and rear gross axle ratingis 6,200. I am trying to find out what size 5th wheel I can pull safety.
So, what is the biggest in weight size 5th wheel I can pull?
Chuck
I can guarantee you your truck does not scale at 7,100# from the factory being a 2 wd. My son's reg cab 4x4 scales at 6,500#. My 98 2500 4x4 with fuel and two adults weighed about 7,100#.
You need to weigh your truck fully loaded with hitch, fuel wood and whatever you will camp with. Now go to the scales and weigh each axle. The rear is most important as you will never overload the front axle with a 5er. Now take the max weight the tires will carry at 80psi and double that. Subtract the rear axle weight from the two tires carrying capacity. Now you know that the MAX pin weight you can carry.
Find out what the RV's max weight rating is then take 25% of that if that number is less than the load you have available with your tires you are good to go. Also the length plays into the equation in my book. I would stick to less than 34'.
