Lite 5th wheels
Hi, we have been looking at used 5th wheels. I have a dodge 2500 with a max load of 11,000. Looking at the used, I've come to believe that I will probably have to buy a different truck. Yesterday I we...
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allendlung wrote:Jim-Linda wrote:
Don't be so concerned about how much you can TOW, be concerned about how much you can CARRY, especially with a 2500.
Jim
I don't understand. 11,000 pounds is the max including people, trailer and contents? Am I missing something?
I would believe the tow capacity to be 11k. Max vehicle weight is probably 9k, depending on the model year. These are two separate ratings that need to be taken into account.
Look at you door sticker for the empty weight and the max weight (GVWR).
The difference between the two is your max payload.
