Just picked up a 1997, 27-5J Wilderness. Anyone know where I can get the pin weight on these trailers? Nothing on the data plate or in the paperwork the previous owner had. Trying to figure out the best truck suspension I need to tow it safely.
According to NADA your trailer weighs 7300 lbs. 20% of 7300 is 1460 lbs for the pin. If you add 1500 lbs for gear you might expect to put another 300 lbs on the pin.....therefor total pin weight should be close to 1760 lbs.
Go to a scale. Weigh the truck first, no trailer. Hookup and weigh again. the difference is the pin weight. Steer axle, drive axle and trailer axle on separate scale pads.