New member here. We are close to buying our first 5th wheel, upgrading from a small TT. Just bought a 2023 F-250 gas 7.3 liter V8. Had settled on a Grand Design 270BN (30’) that my truck would handle just fine. Long story short, the local dealer can’t get one brought in from another store like he thought so he’s trying to upsell me to a much larger Alliance 33RKS and he’s got my wife all excited.
I’m concerned about payload. The GCWR is well within limits. However my payload is 3493. This advertised pin weight is 2180, the hitch I want is 267, passenger, gas, and truck cargo is probably 995 making actual payload at 3442. Seems like that is pushing it, and I’m also concerned that this 11,000 lb rig is going to be difficult in the mountains since I don’t have a diesel. Hoping the experts here can tell me if I’m right to be concerned.
Thanks!