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Old Dec 12, 2021 | 04:21 PM
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The truck is a 21 F250 CCSB. Payload capacity is 3080 lbs. I had full fuel (204 lbs), me (240) and hitch (a Pullrite Superglide 16k, guesstimating 150lbs). If I’m doing my math correctly I’m getting a trailer weight around 10,800 lbs. Is it correct to subtract truck+cargo/fuel from the combined weight? Also I was getting a cargo weight of around 2200 pounds, assuming my math was correct.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2021 | 04:32 PM
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To get correct weight of what the trailer was and your true payload you need to weight the truck without trailer but loaded as you have stated, hitch, fuel, and you after dinner.

Lets look at like this. Empty over the rear axle is probably around 3K. So this assumes then that you added around 3200 lbs with the hitch and of course the king pin or the payload added.

So if the trailer axles are scaling at 8700 plus the estimated payload from the trailer of 3200 lbs then simple math says your trailer is an estimated 11,900 GVW.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2021 | 06:30 PM
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For SnGs I reweighed the truck. I’m about 100lbs lighter than yesterday.
 
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All this to say I’m pulling over 11k with a 7.3/3.55. I’m very impressed to say the least
 
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Yes, but more importantly, knowing you unload axle weights helps with projecting the load.

Bonus points for knowing where you stand.
 
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Yes absolutely. I’ve been concerned I have been overloaded on our trips. Good to know I have some breathing room. I appreciate the help!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 08:44 PM
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All this to say I’m pulling over 11k with a 7.3/3.55. I’m very impressed to say the least
I like it. My 5ver comes in at just about #8000 with 7.3L and 3.55
 
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OP, going by the #s you're showing.
5th wheel is 11,180#
Truck 7,240#
Totaling 18,420#.
Pin weight 2,480# or 22.1%.



 
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Those were the numbers I was coming up with as well. Appreciate all the help!
 
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