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Paul39
Explorer
Sep 27, 2023

Truck / 5th Wheel Combo - Do the numbers add up?

Looking for input on my potential truck/5th wheel combo. A little background first. I have had trailers, but this would be my first 5th wheel. As I am opening this up to the weight police, I am loo...
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valhalla360
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Sep 28, 2023
I would assume 25% pin weight when guestimating but that should still be OK or a 12k lb GVWR trailer.

By 14k lb, I would be looking at 1 ton trucks and considering moving up to diesel.

Since you don't have the truck yet, a long bed makes more sense for a 5er.

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