Thinking about a 5er (can I do it?)
I have owned 3 travel trailers over the years and have towed them many thousands of miles. Never had any issues. We are thinking of moving up to a fifth wheel. I have never towed a 5er and I wanted...
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If you're working from GVWR, figure ZERO margin. Your margin is built into the rear GAWR, which is 6084lbs. You've basically got another 300lbs of capacity on the rear axle above and beyond your GVWR.
With 2600lbs of pin/hitch weight in the bed, you will basically have 300lbs of reserve capacity in the rear axle of the truck for that "rainy day." If your pin/hitch weight is anything less than 2600lbs, so much the better.
Knock another ~250lbs off for the hitch, and that leaves you with 2350lbs for pin weight. Your plan B trailer will be a great match!
With 2600lbs of pin/hitch weight in the bed, you will basically have 300lbs of reserve capacity in the rear axle of the truck for that "rainy day." If your pin/hitch weight is anything less than 2600lbs, so much the better.
Knock another ~250lbs off for the hitch, and that leaves you with 2350lbs for pin weight. Your plan B trailer will be a great match!
