Tow rating comparison; 5th wheel vs bumper
We currently have a 1500 series gas pickup and bumper pull TT. We are planning to move up to a diesel pickup and 5th wheel. I have been looking at a variety of trucks and trailers. I have found resour...
Forum Discussion
For pulling FW RV trailers completely forget about the manufacturers tow ratings. Due to the high percentage of pin wieght on a FW you will never be able to pull/carry a FW anywhere near the trucks "tow ratings" unless you get a fully heavy duty equiped dually
Use the FW GVWR that you are planning on getting. Approximately 20% of that wieght will be your pin wieght. Get a truck that can carry (payload) that pin wieght plus whatever else you plan on carrying in the truck. You will find that the maximum FW you can carry will be significantly less than the tow rating of the truck.
Did I say Forget About the Manufacturer's Tow Rating. Not kidding.
Use the FW GVWR that you are planning on getting. Approximately 20% of that wieght will be your pin wieght. Get a truck that can carry (payload) that pin wieght plus whatever else you plan on carrying in the truck. You will find that the maximum FW you can carry will be significantly less than the tow rating of the truck.
Did I say Forget About the Manufacturer's Tow Rating. Not kidding.
