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RickandJanice · 01-28-2011, 05:10 PM

GVWR and and does not have to change just because the GAWR is reduced because all of the trailer weight is not on the axles. I used to find this confusing too, until I understood this balance. A well balance 5th wheel should have 15% -20% of the GVWR on the king pin which takes this weight off of the axles. We have not had ours weighed yet, but intend to do this at the rally in June as long as Stacy is planning on doing this again. Glad they made this correction before June, but since we area 32TK3 I don't think it will affect our unit.

01-28-2011, 05:10 PM	#24
RickandJanice Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 119	GVWR and and does not have to change just because the GAWR is reduced because all of the trailer weight is not on the axles. I used to find this confusing too, until I understood this balance. A well balance 5th wheel should have 15% -20% of the GVWR on the king pin which takes this weight off of the axles. We have not had ours weighed yet, but intend to do this at the rally in June as long as Stacy is planning on doing this again. Glad they made this correction before June, but since we area 32TK3 I don't think it will affect our unit. __________________ Rick and Janice Binns 2006 MS 32TK3, Mor/Ryde Pin Box and I.S., Auto Level-Up 2012 Ford F450 6.7 L Diesel, air bags and 25K Reese Signature hitch (factory installed)