5th wheel towing/pin weight help needed !!
We have a 5th wheel towing/pin weight question....we have: 2009 GMC 2500HD Sierra Ext Cab with 6.0 engine, 6 speed trans, short bed truck pulling a 2012 Keystone Cougar XLite 27RKS 5th wheel. Just...
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Couple observations: 1) you are just over the TV GVWR but well within Axle ratings so no real problem there but you are close to or at maximum weight for that truck so it is going to handle like a heavily loaded truck because it is.
What was your TV individual weights without the RV attached? Curious how much your front axle weight changed. It should have gone up slightly, if it didn't your FW hitch is not far enough forward of your rear axle.
Couple suggestions:
- verify your FW hitch is installed properly via the weight measurement I suggest above. Your front axle doesn't seem heavy enough but I could be dead wrong with that gas engine.
- your fully loaded, if your not already doing it, slow down hitting bumps, entering bridges, and etc
- verify your TV tires are heavy enough, load range E LTs rated around 3k#s
- new heavy duty shocks
What was your TV individual weights without the RV attached? Curious how much your front axle weight changed. It should have gone up slightly, if it didn't your FW hitch is not far enough forward of your rear axle.
Couple suggestions:
- verify your FW hitch is installed properly via the weight measurement I suggest above. Your front axle doesn't seem heavy enough but I could be dead wrong with that gas engine.
- your fully loaded, if your not already doing it, slow down hitting bumps, entering bridges, and etc
- verify your TV tires are heavy enough, load range E LTs rated around 3k#s
- new heavy duty shocks
