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

Old Biscuit is on the money.

If Gross Vehicle weight is not listed, take the Front Axle weight rating and add that to the rear axle weight rating.. That gives you Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

There should be an "Unladen" (aka "curb") weight rating on the same sticker, subtract the unladen weight from the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the result is your available cargo weight..

Take the cargo weight, subtract driver, passenger(s) and any item you plan to haul in the truck from the cargo weight.

The result is the LEFT OVER AVAILABLE CARGO weight you can safely haul..

Your 5th wheel hitch will also chip away at your cargo so it needs to be considered also..

Personally, your most likely NOT going to have enough available cargo weight left for a 5th wheel trailer.

The 6.0 engine plus 4x4 takes a huge bite out of the available cargo you have.. I suspect empty your truck will be tipping the scales near 7K lbs. I have a 06 F250 Super Cab 4x2 with 5.4 gas and the unladen weight is 5565 lbs and Max GVWR is 9,000 lbs.

Gives me 3435 lbs of available cargo, if you have a crew cab along with the 6.0 and 4x4 you will have substantially less cargo weight to work with.