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Potential consequences of shifting weight - as it pertains to my specific rig (noted below).
My Bighorns loaded capacity is 16K, riding on a pair of 7K axles; I don't remember my tire loading specs but they have ratings and must also be observed.
With my pin at 20% (3200 pounds) then my axles are carrying 12,800, well within their ratings.
If my pin was 15% (2400 pounds) then the axle weight rises to 13,600, getting close but still (minimally) acceptable.
BUT if my pin was 10% (1600 pounds) then my axle weight becomes overloaded - at 14,400 pounds. But hey, now an F150 can also stay within its cargo rating.
As for me I chose to err on the side of safety.
DRW, 14K GVWR, 5352 cargo rating.
My Bighorns loaded capacity is 16K, riding on a pair of 7K axles; I don't remember my tire loading specs but they have ratings and must also be observed.
With my pin at 20% (3200 pounds) then my axles are carrying 12,800, well within their ratings.
If my pin was 15% (2400 pounds) then the axle weight rises to 13,600, getting close but still (minimally) acceptable.
BUT if my pin was 10% (1600 pounds) then my axle weight becomes overloaded - at 14,400 pounds. But hey, now an F150 can also stay within its cargo rating.
As for me I chose to err on the side of safety.
DRW, 14K GVWR, 5352 cargo rating.
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Who said anything about unloading the pin to make an RV meet the trucks specs??? My RV, no matter how loaded, is always within my truck's specs. 16k as I brought it home from the dealer. 18k with it loaded to camp but the garage empty. 20k with the garage full. Its pin is always within my SRW's ratings. This is due to axle placement and not loading. There is no hard and fast rule as to how much an RV will weigh once loaded to camp which is why I posted the best solution is to get the OP's rig weighed instead of going with a WAG based on personal feelings. Just the facts ma'am... just the facts...
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Good point about axle placement, but not typical for most fifths - and not typical for most users trying to haul heavy with an unequipped TV.
Even so - I don't believe loading it at 12-16% is prudent; JMHO.
Even so - I don't believe loading it at 12-16% is prudent; JMHO.
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