smkettner wrote:
Keep the GVWR within the tow rating and the loaded pin weight less than the remaining payload and I would say good to go.
x2, Forget manufactures tow ratings for pulling FWs, they are seldom if ever limiting. If you are really worried about safety margin and plan to be on some steep roads keep your Pin Wieght (plus truck cargo) below the manufactures payload ratings and you will be good to go. In my opinion this is a very limiting way to figure it out but it will certainly make sure you meet all manufactures limits with some margin(use 20% of FW GVWR for pin estimate). Some 1 ton duallys would not meet this requirement for a 19,000# GVWR FW.
