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02-13-2023, 09:13 AM #11
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You might find this thread (https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...l=1#post467034) informative.
Stephen and Judy
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02-13-2023, 09:15 AM #12
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@Sascarpa -
The published pin weights are empty/dry - of no help and little relationship to loaded pin weights.
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02-13-2023, 09:59 AM #13
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02-13-2023, 10:13 AM #14
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02-13-2023, 10:14 AM #15
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02-13-2023, 10:30 AM #16
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FWIW, rear air bags add nothing to carrying capacity, they help with leveling the truck and help smooth out the ride.
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02-13-2023, 10:32 AM #17
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I’ve found that the towing capability is meaningless with 5th wheels. The truck’s limit is always payload. That 3,052 lbs on the Grand Design website is bare bones unloaded pin weight. Our 380FL left the factory at 3,350 lbs pin weight, unloaded. Add a 300 lb slider hitch (short bed), 300+ lbs of people and 100+ lbs of tools and other gear and we are at 4,050 lbs on the truck and that is still before putting anything in the RV. A full fresh water tank and water heater will add about 400 lbs on the truck. I wouldn’t consider pulling a 380FL without a 1 Ton dually. It’s a BIG trailer back there.
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02-13-2023, 10:38 AM #19
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Air bags will not change your payload number. Do you plan on an installed generator, washer/dryer? Everything you put in the truck will add to payload-driver, passenger(s), hitch about 200#, dog(s), firewood, chairs, bbq...anything.
As Rob said, you probably will be over.
I tow a "small" Solitude with a dually & wouldn't want to with a srw. Will your truck tow it, sure, will you be overweight, probably.
Well heck, everybody answered you will I was typing this...I'm a slow typer.Paul, Sue & Wonder Dog Zane
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02-13-2023, 10:49 AM #20
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