Can someone explain in lamens term

rtaylor0830 wrote:
I get so confused about how you guys figure out weights. I have a 06 6.0 f250( no jokes please) and I am trying to figure out what is the Hughes weight range fifth wheel or toy hauler I can look at. I know you look at the data plate on the truck but I am confused on what to do with the numbers and how you figure out what the pin weight should be

Actually it is pretty easy to find how much your pin weight can be. Find the GVWR of the truck. That is the max the truck is allowed to weigh. Then load the truck as you would for towing the RV. Full gas and all. Take it to the scales, weigh it, and subtract that weight from the GVWR. That number is the max weight your 5er pin weight can be.
Example. GVWR 8000lbs. Truck loaded with full gas, you and your traveling band. say 6800lbs. what is left is 1200lbs. That is the max your 5er pin weight can be. See. Easy