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.
I towed a 32.5' Avion Platinum with my 98 RAM2500 and it was a perfect match the truck sat level and performed well. The combined weight was 20,500#. I always said that RV was the trucks limit that is why I went Dually with the larger RV.
So Look for a 5er with a gross weight rating of 12-13K.
