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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ky-auctioneer wrote:
OP here again. My math is much different than yours.
Went with the Sundance after weighing truck. Here are my real numbers so far.
GAWR Rear 6200 per sticker. Scaled drive axle with 5er 5220.
GCWR per sticker 20,500. Actual gross weight with 5er 17,520 per CAT scale.
"stuff" from our last TT weighed about 750 lbs. We don't carry much water. Even if I carry double the stuff (not likely) I would add about 300 to rear, still well under the rating. Gross would also be well under safe limits.
Tires are load range E (10 ply) at 80 PSI.
What did I miss?
Should be good, just keep an eye on your rear tire weight as time goes by. It gets heavy fast!
