โAug-20-2013 03:00 PM
โAug-21-2013 05:56 AM
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โAug-21-2013 05:21 AM
losmt21 wrote:
okay thanks, i notice while i am camping i see lots of 3/4 ton trucks pulling nice size fifth wheels. I am not saying its okay, since i will be towing 95 % of the time to the lake which is only 15 minutes aways. Very rare for me to take it out of state maybe once a year at best. I will make sure i have it loaded up correctly. I am also noticing lot more options with fifth wheels with a total gvwr around 12,000 hitch weight less than 2000. So that might be an option,
โAug-21-2013 04:41 AM
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โAug-21-2013 03:50 AM
losmt21 wrote:
So everyone, I should be okay towing the 2014 gateway fifthwheel.
I was told the dry weight is 11,000 and someone also said just add 1000lbs to then dry weight and it will be total 12,000
For the fifthwheel. I will be upgrading the springs and adding airbags to my truck. As much I will be towing this camper 15 minutes away from my house . Maybe a trip out of ga once every couple of Years.
โAug-21-2013 03:37 AM
โAug-20-2013 07:57 PM
Peg Leg wrote:
You say 6100 on the rear. This means you've got E rated tires at 3042 lbs at 80 psi. This is your weak spot. You might be able to find some 3400 lb capacity tires to help out. This would not change your rear axle rating or your GVWR, you would have to get a DOT inspection and recertify the truck for that. But your not a commercial vehicle either.
The rear is also sprung for 6100 lbs so you may be looking at some more upgrades.
โAug-20-2013 07:52 PM
โAug-20-2013 06:47 PM
txdutt wrote:
bought our F250 & Infinity within the last month, have been out in the new rig twice--so far doing fine, GVW on the 5'er is 15.5K, I know I'm at max or probably over but still within my GCW.. you'll be fine
โAug-20-2013 06:43 PM
Peg Leg wrote:
You say 6100 on the rear. This means you've got E rated tires at 3042 lbs at 80 psi. This is your weak spot. You might be able to find some 3400 lb capacity tires to help out. This would not change your rear axle rating or your GVWR, you would have to get a DOT inspection and recertify the truck for that. But your not a commercial vehicle either.
The rear is also sprung for 6100 lbs so you may be looking at some more upgrades.
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