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Pin weight runs 15 to 25 percent rather than 10 to 15, because the load sits over the truck rear axle. What that means for payload, short bed clearance and hitch choice.
Every page here is computed rather than written, so the figures match the calculator that produced them exactly. Published standards and rules of thumb are labelled separately on every table, because on this subject they are not equivalent. Every table is plain HTML you can quote.
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Rule of thumb Widely taught towing convention rather than a published specification. It is a good starting point and it is not a rating.
| Loaded fifth wheel | 15% (low) | 20% (typical) | 25% (high) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 lb | 1,200 lb | 1,600 lb | 2,000 lb |
| 9,000 lb | 1,350 lb | 1,800 lb | 2,250 lb |
| 10,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 2,500 lb |
| 11,000 lb | 1,650 lb | 2,200 lb | 2,750 lb |
| 12,000 lb | 1,800 lb | 2,400 lb | 3,000 lb |
| 13,000 lb | 1,950 lb | 2,600 lb | 3,250 lb |
| 14,000 lb | 2,100 lb | 2,800 lb | 3,500 lb |
| 15,000 lb | 2,250 lb | 3,000 lb | 3,750 lb |
| 16,000 lb | 2,400 lb | 3,200 lb | 4,000 lb |
| 17,000 lb | 2,550 lb | 3,400 lb | 4,250 lb |
| 18,000 lb | 2,700 lb | 3,600 lb | 4,500 lb |
| 19,000 lb | 2,850 lb | 3,800 lb | 4,750 lb |
| 20,000 lb | 3,000 lb | 4,000 lb | 5,000 lb |
The 15 to 25 percent band is towing convention, not a published standard. All of the pin weight, plus the hitch itself, comes out of the truck payload on the door jamb sticker.
The slider version of B&W's Companion for the Ford factory puck system, which slides back for turning clearance on shorter beds. It stands in for the fixed RVK3305, which is sold out on Amazon.
Best for: A Ford Super Duty with the factory puck system.
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The 25,000 lb GM puck version, for a heavy fifth wheel or a toy hauler.
Best for: A GM dually or heavy duty truck with a large fifth wheel.
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The 25,000 lb CURT puck hitch, the heaviest rating in this catalog outside the B&W range.
Best for: A large toy hauler behind a GM dually.
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CURT puck mounted hitch for Silverado and Sierra 2500 and 3500 with an 8 foot bed, at 20,000 lb.
Best for: A long bed GM heavy duty truck with factory pucks.
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