trailer length?
Ok, I have received a lot of information on here that has helped us to decide if we want to try to pull a 5er with our 3/4 ton, and we have decided to stick with a TT for now. That brings up a new qu...
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nohurry wrote:
Abby, check this 5er out- Click here Northwood makes very good quality RVs, and even though the Fox Mountain is considered their lightweight model, they are very well built, and have a good reputation. The pin weight on it is only 1375 lbs, and would be a great match for your truck.
I don't understand how manufacturers calculate pin weight. Everything I have read says that 20-25% of the total trailer weight (5er)transfers to the hitch, which is what the TV is carrying. When I try to do the math, the manufacturers pin weights are less than 20%. What am I missing?
