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rctoyguy
Explorer
Mar 31, 2017

Will it handle it? Ram 2500 CTD w/ 13k pound fiver

Looking to trade my TT for a 5th wheel, but I'm afraid all the campers we're finding that we really like might be too heavy. Here are the specs: Camper is a Montana High Country 370BR - dry weight 11...
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donn0128
Explorer II
Mar 31, 2017
As Forest Gump says, stupid is as stupid does. Honestly, that fiver could easily top out at far closer to 14K. Meaning a real life pin weight over 3000 pounds is a real possability. Did the same thing your asking about. My fiver scales at 13,500 pretty religiously. Pin weight is close to 3500 pounds. Started with a 2500 and hated every second pulling it. Got a dually and never looked back.

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