SWR 5th wheel towing

Grit dog wrote:
"There is always two sides, the main thing to remember is the Payload Number on the trucks yellow sticker is the TOTAL of what the Truck can carry on it's wheels, not just how much pin it can carry. If your current TV is 2006 or newer, load as ready for a camping trip and go to the scales.
Take the total weight and subtract it from the Trucks GVWR, take that result and subtract that number from the maximum payload number from your yellow sticker, the result will be approximately how much of available payload you have already used before adding the weight of a 5er's pin."


Wow man, you've really changed yer tune since you upgraded trucks!

Still pot calling the kettle black if you now believe what you're saying after years of being cool with your ole 01....
But it's ok, prolly need to justify the purchase?

No, No need to justify the purchase, very happy with it and realize that while the 2001 was within axle and tire ratings, I was 1,700# over GVWR! I am sure some accident injury lawyer would have loved to go after me if involved in an accident my fault or NOT!

In addition I always advised those buying a new or new to them TV, to get one that would cover what the planed on towing.

There are surprises when it comes to that magic "Yellow Payload" sticker. Our 2016 Ram DRW states 5,411# payload available well once I moved my in bed tool box, and added a bed cover,and 90# hitch adapter my available payload went from 5,411# to about 4,050#! I guess I carry too much stuff in my tool box! Then on top of that I added a VIAIR on board compressor, I missed the on board air that the PacBrake gave me.

PS, ON EDIT: While the 2001 felt fine towing our 5er, and the drive was relaxed, the new to us 3500 DRW is heaven! Just the right amount of options in the Laramie package, seat heaters and coolers, park sense, the Aisin and 3.73's, gets moving much better than the 5.9 and 3.55's and 5 speed manual.