okay i found a fifth wheel can the truck handle it?
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Originally Posted by cLAYH
There is an indicator light on my brake controler that tells me if there is a short or problem with the trailer brake wiring. My trucks brakes have actually been upgraded and have the 1 ton shoes(NAPA Premiums) and wheel cylinders. I could have brought that load to a stop if needed with just the truck brakes given adequate room but I seriously doubt that any truck hauling any kind of sizeable 5th wheel trailer would be able to do an emergency stop with just the truck brakes without jack knifing. Thats why trailers have brakes and why they need to be checked regularly and kept in good condition.
Sounds like maybe you should look into that 1ton upgrade for the next time your trailer brakes fail.
Sounds like maybe you should look into that 1ton upgrade for the next time your trailer brakes fail.
I also went to rear disk brakes, which helps a bit. I still want to do a little more on them - larger master cylinder perhaps.
I also stay out of hills with steep downgrades, using the two editions of the mountain directory. And I stay with my little 28'.
Regards, DBF
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Do you have rear ABS on your rig? If you don't you might have to remove the porpotioning valve and install an adjustable one to get more pressure to the rear.
What did you use for calipers? Chevy's?
What did you use for calipers? Chevy's?
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I don't think 9500 lbs is really that much if that is really what it weighs but I have no knowledge of 93 trucks. What are the front/rear GAWRs and GVWR?
40 ft however is LONG.
40 ft however is LONG.
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Originally Posted by cLAYH
Do you have rear ABS on your rig? If you don't you might have to remove the porpotioning valve and install an adjustable one to get more pressure to the rear.
What did you use for calipers? Chevy's?
What did you use for calipers? Chevy's?
I'm going to take out the ABS next time I have it up in the air and connect around it.
I'm leery of screwing with proportioning, which I know nothing about. Guess I ought to do a search here & get more info.
Tx, DBF
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I seriously doubt a 1987 year 40' 5th wheel only weighs 9000 lbs. If that truely is the weight you'll probably be okay. I pulled 8000 lbs with my 1/2-ton Titan without issue.
What's the GVWR of the 5th wheel? Is it that 14,000 lbs you mentioned? If so I'm betting that coach is closer to 12,000 lbs unloaded. And 12,000 lbs of 40' 5th wheel will put you way past your trucks limits.
What's the GVWR of the 5th wheel? Is it that 14,000 lbs you mentioned? If so I'm betting that coach is closer to 12,000 lbs unloaded. And 12,000 lbs of 40' 5th wheel will put you way past your trucks limits.
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The 1978 NU-WA 40' I pulled back from BC wieghed 10,500#. It was completly dry and the genset had been removed. Honsetly it towed fine with my 3/4ton. I had zero problems. It was a one time tow to get it where I needed it and won't be making a habit of it as I know I was over my legal limits. But with the eninge turned up, aftermarket TC and the rear airbags it towed VERY well. Better than my camper/flatdeck/Jeep combo that I normally tow. I pumped up the rear airbags to 40psi, just enough to level the truck.
When weighed at the weigh scale I was about 800# too much on the front axle and still had about 1200# left on the rear but was over my total weight limit. I know my hitch is too far forward but unfortunatly its a cheaper unit and once installed thats where it is. I won't be hauling a 5th wheel again anytime soon some I'm not going to mess with it.
When weighed at the weigh scale I was about 800# too much on the front axle and still had about 1200# left on the rear but was over my total weight limit. I know my hitch is too far forward but unfortunatly its a cheaper unit and once installed thats where it is. I won't be hauling a 5th wheel again anytime soon some I'm not going to mess with it.
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Originally Posted by ptgarcia
What's the GVWR of the 5th wheel? Is it that 14,000 lbs you mentioned? If so I'm betting that coach is closer to 12,000 lbs unloaded. And 12,000 lbs of 40' 5th wheel will put you way past your trucks limits.
For my 92 with auto & trans coolers it's this:
GCWR=14,000. Combined, per Dodge.
Truck:
FrontAxle (GAWR 4000)
RearAxle (GAWR 5450)
BothAxles (GVWR 8510)
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