Welcome to the forum rbev2308.
I think you have a very good start on "doing the math & crunching the numbers", but...
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Originally Posted by rbev2308
Just hung up on this pin weight calculation
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Yep! You're
looking for an exact number that's impossible to calculate ahead of time.
As John explained, there are far too many variables involved to predict 'exactly' how much the dry pin
weight will be affected when adding cargo to any given 5th wheel. That's one of the reasons why it's
typically suggested that a buyer "estimate" 20% of the 5th wheel's GVWR to be the loaded pin weight.
Obviously it's not an exact science
but... it's about the best we can do prior to purchase.
You've already weighed the truck, calculated your approx available payload, and you know the GVWR & RAWR.
You have the necessary numbers..... so, stop
and have fun shopping!
Terri, the Chevy co-pilot