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Thank you for all the replies. It's been very helpful for me. I was able to find a CAT scale about 40 miles from where I live, so I will definitely take the fully loaded rig down there and get it weighed.
Some more details about my vehicle and the trailer. According to Ford's towing guide website, my truck's (which is a diesel) 5th wheel towing capacity is 15,700 lbs (trailer only). GCWR=23,500 lbs. The dry weight of the trailer is 12,950 lbs, with cargo weight not to exceed 3,635 lbs.
The tire and loading info sticker on the truck says combined weight of occupants and cargo should not exceed 3,101 lbs.
Other info on truck:
Front GAWR: 5,600 lbs
Rear GAWR: 7,000 lbs
GVWR: 11,500 lbs
5th Wheel King Pin Weight = 1,942 lbs to 3,237 lbs (15% to 25% of trailer dry weight)
It seems like with the GVWR and dry weight of trailer alone, I am exceeding GCWR of 23,500 lbs rated, vs 11,500 + 12,950 = 24,450 lbs actual.
If the above math is correct, one thing that doesn't make sense to me is that the truck is rated to tow 15,700 lbs. However, if the GCWR=23,500 and the truck GVWR=11,500, wouldn't the max towing capacity be GCWR-GVWR, or 23,500-11,500=12,000 lbs?
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