First Time Fifth Wheelers
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Frederick, MD
Yes the legal limit on height is 13'6".
underpasses are suppose to be at least 14' unless marked.
Overpasses are suppose to be 80K unless marked.
An RV GPS is a must have investment if you ask me. Rand McNally makes a couple of good ones, there are others.
Getting something that allows you to imput your Ht, WT, amount of Propane and length is a must have.
underpasses are suppose to be at least 14' unless marked.
Overpasses are suppose to be 80K unless marked.
An RV GPS is a must have investment if you ask me. Rand McNally makes a couple of good ones, there are others.
Getting something that allows you to imput your Ht, WT, amount of Propane and length is a must have.
More Turbo
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Wonderful, Fun, Pahrump!
About the only suggestion I have is to always do a tug test on the hitch before you bring your front landing gear all the way up. That way if you don't have the jaws locked when it comes out it will land on the gear instead of your bed.
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More Turbo
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OK, somebody here has to be the bad guy.
The Solitudes are well built 5th wheels, but because of that they are heavy. It appears that the 310 GK is the smallest Solitude, so that will help some, but IMHO the Solitude line is mostly dually territory.
I pull a Reflection 337 RLS with my 2017 F350 CCSB 4x4 Lariat Power Stroke with a GVWR of 11,500 lbs. I am nearing my Cargo Carrying Capacity of 3426 lbs pulling my 5th wheel loaded for camping.
Sorry for the bad news, but I want to see people be safe on the roads.
The Solitudes are well built 5th wheels, but because of that they are heavy. It appears that the 310 GK is the smallest Solitude, so that will help some, but IMHO the Solitude line is mostly dually territory.
I pull a Reflection 337 RLS with my 2017 F350 CCSB 4x4 Lariat Power Stroke with a GVWR of 11,500 lbs. I am nearing my Cargo Carrying Capacity of 3426 lbs pulling my 5th wheel loaded for camping.
Sorry for the bad news, but I want to see people be safe on the roads.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2021
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From: Ridgway, CO
OK, somebody here has to be the bad guy.
The Solitudes are well built 5th wheels, but because of that they are heavy. It appears that the 310 GK is the smallest Solitude, so that will help some, but IMHO the Solitude line is mostly dually territory.
I pull a Reflection 337 RLS with my 2017 F350 CCSB 4x4 Lariat Power Stroke with a GVWR of 11,500 lbs. I am nearing my Cargo Carrying Capacity of 3426 lbs pulling my 5th wheel loaded for camping.
Sorry for the bad news, but I want to see people be safe on the roads.
The Solitudes are well built 5th wheels, but because of that they are heavy. It appears that the 310 GK is the smallest Solitude, so that will help some, but IMHO the Solitude line is mostly dually territory.
I pull a Reflection 337 RLS with my 2017 F350 CCSB 4x4 Lariat Power Stroke with a GVWR of 11,500 lbs. I am nearing my Cargo Carrying Capacity of 3426 lbs pulling my 5th wheel loaded for camping.
Sorry for the bad news, but I want to see people be safe on the roads.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Oklahoma
I pull a similar sized Jayco Pinnacle 32RLTS but it is a little heavier than the GD 310GK. The brochure pin weight is around 2500 pounds but after adding a washer/dryer in the front closet, a Reese Goose Box and fully loaded for a month long trip to the Colorado Rockies my pin weight grew to 3120. I only fill my fresh water tank to about a third when traveling. Adding stuff will increase the pin weight, obviously. I have a long bed F350 and with it's 12,400 GVWR I have some cushion. It pulls the Pinnacle very smoothly and I feel no need for a dual. I do believe, however, that the op will be pushing the weight limit of his truck, payload wise. I'm far from being a weight police type so I think if he manages his weight distribution he can probably keep it close to what the factory says his truck can handle.
Cross-Country
Joined: Jun 2023
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From: Gulf Coast
That is just plain inaccurate information, like much of the thread. The 310GK is 12,100 empty with 2350 on the pin. My srw is rated for over 4100 lbs in the bed and 16k towing. It will easily handle this trailer. Anybody paying attention knows there is precious little difference between the 250 and 350 and that running 80 psi in the tires with some airbags to counter the sag, the OP's truck will handle it just fine. The numbers on your stickers are not the be all end all of being "safe" on the road, sorry for the bad news...
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2021
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From: Ridgway, CO
I agree with RidgwaySD. The only difference between an F250 and F350 is the rear springs and the recommended tire pressure setting. My 250 has a payload of 2639Lbs. I'm a fan of being legal for liability, you should be able to manage a legal pull with your setup. I just ordered some Timbrens for my setup as I'm right at 2290Lbs with my Refleciton 28BH.
Cross-Country
Joined: Jun 2023
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From: Gulf Coast
There is NOTHING illegal or anything that would make you "liable" if you exceed the sticker number for payload. That lie is told over and over and over on the internet... Sadly some believe it. Next someone will chime in with "but muh insurance!!!" They don't care either...
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2020
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From: CNM
I think the only time it would become an issue is if and when you have an accident. If you are found to be over the stated limits, your insurance company will not cover you and you pay for everything. Forget the part about possibly endangering those driving around you.
I have seen this happen to a family member, not a myth.
I have seen this happen to a family member, not a myth.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2021
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I think the only time it would become an issue is if and when you have an accident. If you are found to be over the stated limits, your insurance company will not cover you and you pay for everything. Forget the part about possibly endangering those driving around you.
I have seen this happen to a family member, not a myth.
I have seen this happen to a family member, not a myth.
I even posted the page right out of my insurance packet and funny thing how many of the users that were 100% positive they were right never came back to that thread after my post. One even in this thread still denying it.
More Turbo
Joined: Mar 2013
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There is NOTHING illegal or anything that would make you "liable" if you exceed the sticker number for payload. That lie is told over and over and over on the internet... Sadly some believe it. Next someone will chime in with "but muh insurance!!!" They don't care either...