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Wow, that's a mouthful. Anything that is Base weight or empty weight, etc. you can forget. The meaningful weights are; GAWR, Payload weight and Loaded hitch weight, which is the same as pin weight. The sticker on the side of the trailer is empty hitch weight. It will be more once you are loaded up to go.
Max tow rating is seldom an issue with a 5th wheel. You will most likely be well under that. As I said, 5th wheels are a different beast than a bumper pull. Most of the ratings are related to bumper pull trailers. BTW, max tow rating is with an empty truck...no cargo or passengers. Everything in the truck deletes from that figure.
Since 20% to 25% of a 5th a wheel's weight is on the trucks rear axle you need to focus on cargo weight and rear axle weight. Remember cargo weight is everything in the bed and truck including you.
Most people towing a 5th wheel with a 3/4 ton truck are at least slightly over their limits. This usually isn't a problem as long as it's not to far over and you are within your axle limits. Airbags, sumo springs, etc. can help keep you level.
Hope this helps.
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