Pin Weights
How does one get an accurate pin weight of a 5er they are contemplating purchasing? Do dealer's generally have a scale at their business? The Sherline on etrailer is rated only 2000 lbs. and is ge...
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BB_TX wrote:
The 20% rule can give a ballpark number. But it can also be off a lot. Browsing 5er manufacturer web sites and looking at specs, you will find some of the longer and heavier 5ers sometimes have lower pin weights than some of the shorter lighter ones. Sometimes significantly so. All about floor plans and layouts. Short of weighing it or getting weight info from someone who has that particular model, the manufacturer spec'ed pin weight is the best starting place.
As well as double axle -vs- triple axle.
(IMO) the mfgr specs are pretty accurate..;)
Ask others with the 5th you are considering, if they have weighed their trailer, and what their "real world" weights are.
You could do that here -or- on an owner's website for the brand/s you are considering...:C
No matter what you come up with - more tow vehicle capacity is *always* a good thing..:W
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