Does Fifth Wheel Weight Capacity Have to Exceed Total Weight of Trailer or Max Weight Rating
Updated 12/03/2016 | Published 12/02/2016
Question:
Im buying a new 5th wheel. it has Max Weight rating of 16,500 lbs and weighs 13k dry. it will weigh a little over 14k once I load it. It has a 18k rated king pin. Can I legally pull this with a 16k hitch or does the hitch have to match the 18k rating of the king pin even though I will be well below 16k in actual weight? Thanks.
asked by: Steven C
Helpful Expert Reply:
You will need a fifth wheel hitch that has a higher rating than the overall weight of the trailer as it's ready to tow. Since your trailer will only weigh 14k when loaded a 16k hitch like the Reese part # RP30047 would work well.
As long as you stay under the weight capacity for the truck and hitch you would be fine.
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