5th wheel question/ info needed
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5th wheel question/ info needed
I'm looking at getting a 5th wheel trailer (camper) and want to know what the max weight trailer wise and pin wise my truck can handle.
I'm a bit confused on how to figure the weight and pin weight..
I have a 99 Ford F250 Superduty 8ft bed with 4.10 gears.
I hjave pulled many large travel trailers on a regular basis but have never messed with any 5th wheels, so I'm clue-less.
Thanks.
I'm a bit confused on how to figure the weight and pin weight..
I have a 99 Ford F250 Superduty 8ft bed with 4.10 gears.
I hjave pulled many large travel trailers on a regular basis but have never messed with any 5th wheels, so I'm clue-less.
Thanks.
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Having towed 5th wheels for long time, check the following:
1. Most listed pin weights are for "stripped" models without options, and no fluids, food, or gear.
2. Check the load ratings on your rear tires (many models in the 30-32' range will overload 16" 8 ply tires). 10 ply tires will be overloaded by some 32' and bigger trailers.
I tow a 32' Alpenlite (14,999 gvw)with an 05 F350 sc srw 4x4.
Moderately loaded, full fuel, approx 20 gals of water, gcwr is 20,648# Rear axle is 6752# on a 7000 rawr (18" 10ply tires).
Good luck.
1. Most listed pin weights are for "stripped" models without options, and no fluids, food, or gear.
2. Check the load ratings on your rear tires (many models in the 30-32' range will overload 16" 8 ply tires). 10 ply tires will be overloaded by some 32' and bigger trailers.
I tow a 32' Alpenlite (14,999 gvw)with an 05 F350 sc srw 4x4.
Moderately loaded, full fuel, approx 20 gals of water, gcwr is 20,648# Rear axle is 6752# on a 7000 rawr (18" 10ply tires).
Good luck.
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