Toyhauler weight vs truck capacity
I’ve done a lot of math and think I understand all the weights and I’ve always followed the safety guidelines for weights, but I feel like I see 3/4ton trucks towing large fifth wheelers down the road...
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I'm guessing that pin weight you quoted is unloaded/empty - Expect it to be over 3000 lbs once the toy hauler is filled and loaded. By the time you add the fifth wheel hitch and a few people to the truck, you can easily approach 4000 lbs of payload.
As posted, Class 2B trucks are limited to 10k lbs GVWR to remain in that classification. Typically they are very similar to Class 3 SRW trucks, but may have softer suspension and lower rated rims and tires. Ram has the biggest difference between the 2500 and 3500 due to the suspension.
If you really want that particular model toy hauler, there ways to beef up the suspension and wheels on your current truck so that it is safe as long as you can register your truck in your state for the amount of GVW you will actually be using. If you do not feel comfortable doing this, you need to choose a a lighter trailer or a heavier rated truck.
As posted, Class 2B trucks are limited to 10k lbs GVWR to remain in that classification. Typically they are very similar to Class 3 SRW trucks, but may have softer suspension and lower rated rims and tires. Ram has the biggest difference between the 2500 and 3500 due to the suspension.
If you really want that particular model toy hauler, there ways to beef up the suspension and wheels on your current truck so that it is safe as long as you can register your truck in your state for the amount of GVW you will actually be using. If you do not feel comfortable doing this, you need to choose a a lighter trailer or a heavier rated truck.
