5th Wheel Novice Needs Advice!
Hello, I've been towing long travel trailers for many years behind small and large gas engine and diesel trucks. I just sold my 29' trailer last year and this year I'm considering buying my first 5th...
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NC Hauler wrote:
Again, I will say, I would use the 5er's GVW of 10,200#....it's really hard to "assume" how much you're going to tow around...I don't carry water either...heck, I've even drained the hot water heater to where I have zero water on board...but you may be surprised how much your 5er may weigh when loaded for a 1 week trip...but sounds like you've got your mind made up and figure it'll work.....good enough
I hear what you're saying, which is to be safe and stick to the max trailer weight so you don't inadvertently get into a dangerous situation. I'm just trying to be a little less conservative since I don't have the truck capacity to spare.
I haven't made up my mind yet, I'm trying to understand 1. if it's safe and 2. if it's practical.
Sounds like I need to get some actual weights since it's that close. Unfortunately, the trailer is 7 hours away so I have to estimate the pin weight to see if I should buy the trailer and try it out.
