Wow! the first example cited was a fifth wheel rated for 18,000 pounds and the perplexed owners added up the three 5200 pound axles and decided they had been sold a product that was not rated for 18,000 pounds. How ridiculous and clueless this is as the pin takes 20-25 percent of the weight. It really is rated for 18,000 pounds, some of that weight is not on the axles. This is very basic stuff. No argument that quality control could be a little better, but overall the article is a little negative at a time the industry is thriving.
