Towing

[JJones]

Your cargo cap is more important than tow cap. Did you ever find your cargo cap? If you find that number one of us will help you with the math so know exactly. Use the website to get an idea or just look inside the door jamb of the drivers side the sticker should give you that infoView attachment 4886

it has a 3410 cargo Cap

 

[Kimo7]

3410 cargo cap
- 1538 hitch/pin weight (in your OP)
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1872 leftover cargo capacity for carrying people gear etc. Means you’re way good with what you’re thinking of doing. Even if your actual pin weight is a little higher, you’re still good, you have a lot of room.

Your stated tow capacity number, 12900, seems a little low based on how you mentioned your truck is equipped but it’ll still get the job done. The hemi is potent. It’s going to rev a little higher when towing, just monitor the EVIC for system temps and issues while you’re hooked up.

Happy trails...

 

[Brutal_HO]

Thank you....I’m going with the smaller/lighter 5th wheel That has a GVWR of 10995 which I will never hit Because I do not haul fresh water or waste. My truck has a GVWR do 10000 and a tow cap of 12900.....I think I will be ok

I think you will be OK.

However, it seems you're confusing truck GVWR with trailer GVWR. The two are mostly unrelated.

The truck GVWR is the max rated weight of the truck and all payload including the trailer hitch or pin weight.

The trailer GVWR is the max rated weight of the trailer. That includes the pin weight carried by the truck.

There's another data point many get confused over when they ponder why the trailer axle ratings are less than the trailer GVWR - because the axles don't carry all the weight, the truck carries some of that load.

The truck GCWR is the maximum of BOTH combined weights allowed. Less hauled in the truck = more allowed trailer. More hauled in the trailer = less allowed in the truck.

Also keep in mind the max tow numbers are estimates and optional equipment in the truck can and will affect those numbers. There's a couple decent calculators available that can help you ensure you're running within the (legall) limits of the vehicle. Best to weigh your truck loaded with everything you'll haul, estimate the hitch weight if you don't have it yet. Good luck and happy towing.

 

[Brutal_HO]

Your cargo cap is more important than tow cap. Did you ever find your cargo cap? If you find that number one of us will help you with the math so know exactly. Use the website to get an idea or just look inside the door jamb of the drivers side the sticker should give you that info

In many cases that's true. I think he'll hit tow cap or GCWR long before hitting payload cap in a Hemi truck.

 

[lovegolf44]

here are the numbers....thanks for you help
GVWR on truck is 10000
GVWR on camper is 10995 / dry is 8515
hitch Weight is 1538

I find this site is one of the better ones I've seen for calculating how much you can tow (5th wheel) taking into account payload and everything else. Just plug in your numbers it'll tell you where you're over or not.

5th Wheel Weight Calculator

Fifth Wheel Weight Calculator. Check if your truck is overweight.

fifthwheelmagazine.com