How to Determine the Pin Weight of a Fifth Wheel Trailer

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What is the tongue weight of a fleetwood prowlwer 29ft. ?

asked by: Doreen

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The best way to find the pin weight of your fifth wheel trailer is to use a commercial scale like those at truck stops or at material supply centers. First you should weigh your tow vehicle without the trailer connected. Next, connect your trailer to your tow vehicle and drive it on the scale. The difference between the two weights is the tongue weight. You will want to make sure you trailer will be loaded as it normally would be when towing to get an accurate number.

The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Adapter, # CAB-C5GX1216, has a tongue weight capacity of 2,000 lbs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

There is a big difference between the payload capacity of a truck and the pin weight capacity from a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer. The difference is due to the fact that payload is basically the weight capacity of the truck bed and pin weight…

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The pin weight of a 5th wheel trailer will usually be around 20% of the trailer's gross trailer weight (GTW) rating. The only real way to find the loaded pin weight of your 5th wheel trailer would require access to a commercial scale used to…

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Answer 3

It is certainly possible for the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #GY58GR to work on your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty short bed, but there are likely going to be clearance issues as these are meant for long bed trucks. That…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The Reese Goose Boxes like the 20K Air Ride #RP85FR referenced in your question are pin box specific. This means they are designed to replace specific pin box models on the trailer so you will want to first make sure that it will be compatible. This…

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Answer 6

You will need to do some measuring to determine if you will need an adapter with offset or not, or if you will even be able to tow a 5th wheel trailer with your gooseneck hitch. Here is how to determine if an offset would be required. First, measure…

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Answer 7

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

From previous customers with the Grand Design Solitude S Class ST2930RL we know that know that it has the Lippert 1621 pin box model and since we know the GVWR of the RV is 15k so for a MORryde you'd want the part #MR84VR.

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Answer 10

Yes, you will need to disconnect your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 battery when flat towing it. I recommend installing the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit #RM-156-25 to provide a charge to your battery while traveling. This ensures you don't get…

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Answer 11

The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part #RP85FR is an excellent option to help free up space in the truck bed, eliminate having to move in/out a heavy hitch, as well as making the hookup process much easier. It can be…

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Answer 12

The Denver Mattress Rest Easy Short Queen RV Mattress #DE29ZR features all Bioflex foam construction to minimize motion transfer between sleeping partners. The type of foam used in construction of this USA-made mattress is soy-based. I confirmed this…

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