my max hitch wieght

THE BIGPUNN · March 26, 2004

in a few years i may go from a travel trailer camper to a fifth wheel. i need to know what my safe hitch weight numbers would be for my truck. wouldnt want to end up needing a 1 ton.

my truck should be in my sig..

Shaners · March 26, 2004

You should be able to tow approx a 15000 lb 5'er. Personally I would prefer a duallie if I were to go that heavy and long though...

I'm not sure what the max "pin" weight would be though...

gobbler · March 26, 2004

Maximum weight you can carry is really easy to figure out.

Your truck has a 9200 GVW. Subtract from that what your truck weights loaded for towing. It would be a good idea to actually take to a scale. Don't forget to have a full fuel load and any passengers you normally take. If you have a bedbox, make sure it has all the stuff in it you take as well.

Subtract the number you get from the scale from 9200 and that's what's left for pin weight. Most people will tell you to be below your max pin weight by about 15-20% for a margin of safety.

If you can't get to scale, you can guesstimate. Your truck is around 6200-6400 lbs empty, 8lbs/gal for fuel, and weight of you and passengers, plus stuff.

In your case, you're more likely to hit your pin weight limit before your tow limit. That's the reason you see so many people with big fivers using 1 ton duallys.

Jim