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Originally Posted by stevenffc
With a rgawr of 6600 and max pay of 3342 it appears to me a 5th wheel weighing no more than 9000 lbs fully loaded would work. Also fits within the spec of 2490 goose neck assuming 25% of weight. Thoughts on math? Thanks
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jimcumminsw said: "I would not go over your Gross Rear Axle ratings and the Gross Combined Weight ratings. To me nothing else matters on your truck when towing a 5er."
Agree with jim above.
With available 6,600 R/A rating, you can carry what your drive train can easily pull. Yes, best to get separate truck axle wts, with truck loaded similar to go camping. Pay attention to scaled rear axle, lets say 3,200, plus 200 for hitch. So 3,400 from 6,600 available leaves 3,200 for pin wt. This would allow towing a FW of 14,000 lbs.
If you have the 6.6 V8, ten speed; I'd say a FW with a GVWR of 14K or less, will work for you. If you stay above the 1/2 ton towable FWs, usually 10K or less GVWR, I'll say 12k GVWR models, they will have many build advantages.
Much better built, heavier frame, heavier springs, heavier axles (5,200), which have much bigger/better brakes, bigger bearings, better tires/wheels, and larger tanks, fresh water, and holding tanks.
Look at the B&W hitch that direct fits your puck system (look at e-trailer). You will not NEED a sliding hitch, due to design of newer FWs rounded front caps.