1st 5th wheel

[Jeff___Claudia]

We just picked up our 1st 5th wheel a Jayco Eagle Premier 351 RLTS . We previously owned 2 Jayco tt's each time moving up.

Shake down cruise is this coming weekend for 5 days.

[Paul_Clancy]

Or go camping and enjoy

[Old-Biscuit]

kaydeejay wrote:

Jeff & Claudia wrote:

kaydeejay wrote:

wirenutz wrote:
congrats, I'm sure your Duramax/Alison combination will do great, but your 3/4 ton towing capacity might be pushed to it's limits

Not so much the towing capacity, but I'm pretty sure payload (or even GAWR) will be an issue.

With my actual weights for camping in regards to payload we are right at max, slightly below GAWR, and about 1500 below towing capability.

Once its time to purchase a new truck it will be a 3500.

Sooner the better as I figure you are 1400# to 1600# over GVWR. Your brakes will be tested as they are stopping MORE than they are certified for!
Loaded halfway to GVWR you will have 2800# of pin weight, plus occupants, hitch, fuel and other stuff. If you are at GAWR you have added approx 3400# to the truck on the rear axle alone.
SOME of the extra weight will be on the front, hence my swag of 1500# (+/- 100#).
If your truck is 4WD your "official" payload may be under 2000#.
You really need more truck.

OP: Post your actual weights

[kaydeejay]

Jeff & Claudia wrote:

kaydeejay wrote:

wirenutz wrote:
congrats, I'm sure your Duramax/Alison combination will do great, but your 3/4 ton towing capacity might be pushed to it's limits

Not so much the towing capacity, but I'm pretty sure payload (or even GAWR) will be an issue.

With my actual weights for camping in regards to payload we are right at max, slightly below GAWR, and about 1500 below towing capability.

Once its time to purchase a new truck it will be a 3500.

Sooner the better as I figure you are 1400# to 1600# over GVWR. Your brakes will be tested as they are stopping MORE than they are certified for!
Loaded halfway to GVWR you will have 2800# of pin weight, plus occupants, hitch, fuel and other stuff. If you are at GAWR you have added approx 3400# to the truck on the rear axle alone.
SOME of the extra weight will be on the front, hence my swag of 1500# (+/- 100#).
If your truck is 4WD your "official" payload may be under 2000#.
You really need more truck.

[Ramblin_Recks]

Very nice 5er! Congrats and enjoy!

[Jeff___Claudia]

kaydeejay wrote:

wirenutz wrote:
congrats, I'm sure your Duramax/Alison combination will do great, but your 3/4 ton towing capacity might be pushed to it's limits

Not so much the towing capacity, but I'm pretty sure payload (or even GAWR) will be an issue.

With my actual weights for camping in regards to payload we are right at max, slightly below GAWR, and about 1500 below towing capability.

Once its time to purchase a new truck it will be a 3500.

[RollandB]

Nice 5er, have fun on your first trip

[kaydeejay]

wirenutz wrote:
congrats, I'm sure your Duramax/Alison combination will do great, but your 3/4 ton towing capacity might be pushed to it's limits

Not so much the towing capacity, but I'm pretty sure payload (or even GAWR) will be an issue.

[wirenutz]

X2 what gary says

[garyp4951]

With the 5er you will now have no sway when trucks pass, and a more pleasant towing experience.

[wirenutz]

congrats, I'm sure your Duramax/Alison combination will do great, but your 3/4 ton towing capacity might be pushed to it's limits

[SteveB]

Congrats! Enjoy your shakedown trip. Sounds like a fun time.