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Originally Posted by Tenbrooks
Porthole,
Given the numbers for your '19 39DBRS3 (4,080 pin / 20,680 trailer), the pin % = 19.7
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Those are not my numbers.
My pin at last weigh is 18.7%
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Originally Posted by Tenbrooks
Fairly close pin percentages I'd say.
I don't have a generator or fuel but I am counting (2) 40lb propane bottles at 75% full each and (2) Trojan T-105 batteries at 130 lb total. Estimate water, including tanks and hot water heater total = 28 gal. Trailer empty = 18,330 lb. + contents 1,520 lb. = 19,850 lb. loaded. Unless you're equipped with an on-board generator + fuel and any other extra heavy items, I'm thinking that a pin weight percentage of 20-21% should be a good number. With a generator and other heavy items located near the front of the camper, I'd estimate a pin weight greater than 21% of the total loaded trailer weight. Not sure what that % is but you would certainly want to weigh the rig and get the actual weights. Be careful not to exceed the tow vehicles payload capacity. One thing for sure, DRV 5th wheels are heavy.
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I do have a generator (diesel with a 28 gallon fuel tank) 175 pounds of batteries all the way in the front closet, two full propane tanks and I am under 19%.