BruteForce
Well-known member
On our first outing, I was concerned that the pin weight (weight on axles & tires) would be massive and I'd be close (if not over) to being beyond max load for my truck.
I stopped at a Flying J, paid the $9 and had my entire rig weighed. Specs:
2009 Ram 3500 Dually Mega-Cab (Resistol Edition)
2010 Roadwarrior 395 5th Wheel Toy Hauler
Front Axle: 4980 Pounds
Rear Axle: 7400 Pounds
Trailer: 15160 Pounds
Total Weight (GCVWR): 27540 Pounds
I was surprised to find that totally loaded (water, fuel, pets, clothes, 3x ATV's in the garage) I was under the 18k max weight of my trailer. Additionally, I was under the max weight for the ratings on the front & rear axles on my new truck.
Needless to say, I drove happier on our maiden voyage.
I stopped at a Flying J, paid the $9 and had my entire rig weighed. Specs:
2009 Ram 3500 Dually Mega-Cab (Resistol Edition)
2010 Roadwarrior 395 5th Wheel Toy Hauler
Front Axle: 4980 Pounds
Rear Axle: 7400 Pounds
Trailer: 15160 Pounds
Total Weight (GCVWR): 27540 Pounds
I was surprised to find that totally loaded (water, fuel, pets, clothes, 3x ATV's in the garage) I was under the 18k max weight of my trailer. Additionally, I was under the max weight for the ratings on the front & rear axles on my new truck.
Needless to say, I drove happier on our maiden voyage.