Chuck .. wrote:
I'll see if this works!
I am trying to find exactly what size 5th wheel I can handle safety.
I have a 1999 Dodge 5.7 Cumming Diesel Cub Cap long bed.
On the driver's door is says: GVWR 8800 Front GAWR 4410 Rear 6084
Weighted empty at scale: Front axle 3880 Rear 2780 Total weight= 6540.
To figure out what size of 5th wheel I can safety tow?
GHWR or Pin weight: 8800 lbs X .25 or 25% = 2200 lbs.
I tried looking up the GCWR which I think is 15,000 for this truck.
So for example: A Montana 293RK stick says: Payload 2,080 Loaded Trailer 8,320-10,400
I take 10,400 lbs for the tailor and multiply .25 which equals, 2,600 lbs. Looks like this 5th wheel is too heavy. Right or wrong.
First, go to this page and enter your truck's VIN number and you should know for sure the GCWR on the stats info page.
Dodge VIN DecoderSecond, enter the weight info into the calculator at
RV Tow Check.
