Towing Capacity
I suspect this has been asked and answered... The 5th wheel trailer we are looking to buy has a gross weight of just under 16,000 pounds. We are planning on trips out west going through mountains. Am...
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RonLB wrote:
I am beginning to appreciate that we should be looking at a 1 ton truck. Why the dually? The trailers we are looking at are Keystone Avalanche's...39', 40' or 41'.
A one ton SRW has 7000-7230 rawr and is good for around 3500-3700 lbs in the ..on the rear axle/2 tires. A stripped down std cab 2wd long bed with the right numbers may work
A one ton DRW has much larger 9750-9900 rawr and good for around 6500 lbs in the bed ....over the rear axle/4 tires.
Above weights are a estimate but ponts you in the direction. Of course a new gen diesel in any 3/4 or one ton truck won't have any problems pulling a 16k lb trailer.
A 16k lb trailer can have 3200-3800 lb pin weight depending on floorplans and how its loaded. Now add a heavy hitch .....people....and other gear...maybe 4000 lbs. Like above numbers are a estimate to show how numbers can work.
