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    Towing clearance

    Hi I have a 2021 GMC standard bed with a BW 25,000 lb 5th wheel hitch, My truck has the airlift 7500 lb bags on the rear suspension I'm looking to buy a solitude from Grand design 380 FL Will I have problems with turning clearances can somebody help? I don't think I should have any problem with the weight, and it is a 6.6 l Duramax diesel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sascarpa View Post
    Hi I have a 2021 GMC standard bed with a BW 25,000 lb 5th wheel hitch, My truck has the airlift 7500 lb bags on the rear suspension I'm looking to buy a solitude from Grand design 380 FL Will I have problems with turning clearances can somebody help? I don't think I should have any problem with the weight, and it is a 6.6 l Duramax diesel.
    Hey @Sascarpa, welcome to the forum, glad to have you with us. I've moved your post to reflect better the topic you've asked about. I'm sure others more knowledgeable than I can chime in on the clearance for that Solitude, there are a lot of threads on the forum as well on this topic (the search bar is your friend).
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    Your describe your truck as a "standard bed." With GM products this implies it's a single rear wheel - possibly a 3/4-ton? In either case, it's not nearly enough truck for the 380FL. Loaded, that trailer will put 3,800 lbs. on the pin. Add in the weight for a hitch, passengers, and gear, I doubt seriously your truck will have the payload... air bags or not.

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    Standard bed meaning 6 and 1/2 ft and it is a 1 ton 3,500 truck with a 6.6 l diesel engine

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    It is supposed to be able to pull a 21,300 lb fifth wheel

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sascarpa View Post
    It is supposed to be able to pull a 21,300 lb fifth wheel
    "Pulling" does not equal "payload." What does the payload sticker on the driver's side door frame say?

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    According to Grand design a 380 FL has a hitch weight of 3,052 lbs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sascarpa View Post
    According to Grand design a 380 FL has a hitch weight of 3,052 lbs
    That's before you load it and without options like a generator. 3800# on the pin is very realistic. Do check the payload sticker, which also assumes you don't have a lift or running different wheels and tires.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sascarpa View Post
    It is supposed to be able to pull a 21,300 lb fifth wheel
    Sorry - I should have provided you with these resources the first time:

    https://changingears.com/weight-calc...ht-calculator/

    https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...ing-Capability

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    It looks like 3711

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