Does Towing Capacity for Truck Increase if Towing Gooseneck or Fifth Wheel Trailer
Updated 04/09/2019 | Published 04/08/2019
Question:
Well i was wondering if my truck is rated for 7000 pounds couldnt I actually pull a little over 9300 pounds because of being able to add the 1/3 of weight on truck since of the gooseneck or fifth wheel setup.
asked by: Jason N
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Expert Reply:
Towing capacities are pretty hard and fast. You don't get to add 30 percent to the total capacity if you are using a fifth wheel or gooseneck hitch. If the truck was designed for this type of towing there might be a second set of capacities listed but if not otherwise mentioned you would be limited by the capacity found.
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Jameson C
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