Do I really need a sliding hitch?
I know there are probably lots of opinions on this topic, but that's what I'm looking for. I need the pro's and con's. And I've already heard the "which would you rather pay for, a slider or new tru...
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drillagent wrote:
For those questioning my math. Please double check and let me know if I'm wrong
2012 F250 diesel SRW Crew Cab (based on weight ratings published by Ford)
Max towing 15,200
GCWR 23,500
GVWR 10,000
RAWR 6,000
Truck weight 7000 (based on scales with no passengers and full fuel)
2013 Montana Mountaineer 375FLF (based on door sticker)
Dry Weight 11,880
Dry Hitch weight 2120
Max cargo 3680
Max Weight 15,560
Max Pin Weight 2800 (based on 18% pin/RV weight rating from Keystone Website)
So, using the above weight ratings we come up with this.
Assuming 3,000 pounds of cargo based on what the average person loads in RV (found on this website)
RV weight 14,880 (320 pounds below max truck tow rating)
GCWR with 500 pounds for passengers and dogs 22,380 (1120 below max)
GVWR with 500 pounds for passengers and dogs 10,178 (178 above max)
RAWR 2678 pin weight (3322 below max)
Now, I realize that my GVWR is over weight by 178 pounds and the RV weight is close to max, however I'm confident that my truck will be able to handle it. I also don't know where I'm going to get a ton and a half of cargo either. Thanks.
You forgot the actual truck weight on the rear axle. Dry, it is probably around 2800 lbs. Loading with fuel, passengers, hitch and misc., it is probably around 3200 lbs. So, you are actually very close to max load on the truck's rear tires.
Also, not sure how the 18% pin weight was determined, but generally loaded pin weight percentage will be higher than the dry pin weight percentage. That is because so much of the basement storage and bedroom storage is much closer to the pin than to the trailer axles.
