Fuzion 395

[HDCVO]

Picked up my 2014 Fuzion 395 Tuesday(17th) and took it directly to a certified scale. Thought I would share if anyone is considering a 395 the weights. 2012 Ford F350 DRW 4X4 weight 8700lbs, Fuzion 395 unloaded 15,040lbs, pin weight 3,720lbs. I am going to get a Triglide pin box, as I experienced a lot of chucking on some parts of I-26. Looking forward to first use soon.

[hankpage]

Welcome to the forum. It should ride much better once you get some "stuff" in it. Travel safely, Hank

[HDCVO]

Thanks Hank, We are first time 5th wheelers and just learning. Will more weight really help or should I pursue getting a better pin box? It came with the standard Lipp 1116. Ken

[KanTC]

Ken & Gayle,

The chucking could have been a direct result of the hwy (concrete?) & the empty 5th wheel. As Hank said, it should tow better/smoother once loaded.
If it were me, I'd take a few trips before investing in another pinbox... it's trial & error obviously, but you may find that you don't need it.

Terri, the Chevy co-pilot

[HDCVO]

Thanks Terri, We'll give it at least one trip and see how the chucking goes. As everyone knows our nations interstates are a disgrace. If anyone has any tips for first timers, we welcome them. Ken

[gilpinbrewer]

Ken, that is a beast of a 5er! I was just looking at that floor plan along with a few others. I have the same truck as you, how does it handle this 5er? With that much pin-weight are you running air-bags? Love to hear any feedback about the truck or 395.

Steve

[EricLynnAllison]

My Raptor is about the same. I pull with a Chevy 3500 diesel longbox dually. After the first year, I had to go with the triglide. I do travel light though, no toys. My weights are as follows:

Actual Max. Margin
Truck Alone 8,920
Steer Axle 4,800 5,600 800 14%
Drive Axle 7,460 9,375 1,915 20%
Total Truck w/Tr. 12,260 13,000 740 6%
Trailer Tongue 3,340 4,500 1,160 26%
Trailer Axle 12,980
Total Trailer 16,320 18,000 1,680 9%
Total Gross Wt. 25,240 29,200 3,960 14%

Wt./axle 4,327 7,000 2,673 38%
Wt./tire 2,163 2,778 615 22%