fifth wheel trailer towing

Mike Pearson · 02-23-2009, 05:42 PM

Billy,

Check the load rating on your tires. You probably have load range E tires. They are only good for about 2500 lbs each or about 5000 lbs on your rear axle. My 40 ft goose puts about 8500 on the rear axle when loaded. That kind of weight would be way over the tires capacity. The truck would be unstable and tire life would be very short. If you want a large trailer you need a dually as a minimum.I would not attempt to tow with a single wheel truck.

02-23-2009, 05:42 PM	#6
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,456 Likes: 618 Liked 1,945 Times in 586 Posts	Re: fifth wheel trailer towing Billy, Check the load rating on your tires. You probably have load range E tires. They are only good for about 2500 lbs each or about 5000 lbs on your rear axle. My 40 ft goose puts about 8500 on the rear axle when loaded. That kind of weight would be way over the tires capacity. The truck would be unstable and tire life would be very short. If you want a large trailer you need a dually as a minimum.I would not attempt to tow with a single wheel truck. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

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