5 th wheel
- Thread starter icewater
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Ron
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Welcome to the RV Forum. I'm sure you will be getting some excellent advise from some of our 5th wheel experts.
Carl L
Moderator Emeritus
So what what is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer?
You start with the GVWR of the trailer.? ?Then you go to the Trailer Life tow rating tables for the year of truck that you are interested in.? On the tables look up the trucks that will handle your trailer GVWR.? Add 10% to the GVWR if you are towing in the east or on the flats.? ?Add 15-20% if you will tow in the mountain west.? ?When you find a truck that has a 5th wheel tow rating that is equal to or greater than that, you are in business.
Trailer length is not a factor in the calculations.? ?The GVWR of a trailer is found on a plate on the trailer, probably on the left side front.? ?The Trailer Life tow ratings can be found online at http://www.trailerlife.com/output.cfm?id=42175
Carl Lundquist said:
Carl, Icewater,
Tow rating is only part of the story. Then you need to make sure you are within the GCWR of the truck. Truck curb weight as delivered with options + stuff added after like bedliner + passengers & stuff+ hitch+5th wheel pin weight as delivered & loaded for the road.
for example: http://joelmyers.net/06_Qz/Weighed%20my%20truck%20today.htm
Dave R
Well-known member
We tow a 30 ft Cameo. Trailer and all of our "stuff" weighs just under 13000. We tow with a
03 Chev 2500 HD Duramax with Allison 5 sp transmission. This is well under the limits for this truck
and the truck handles it very well.
Dave
03 Chev 2500 HD Duramax with Allison 5 sp transmission. This is well under the limits for this truck
and the truck handles it very well.
Dave
