The Pin Weight/Hitch Weight is the weight of the front hitch of the Fifth Wheel. When the 5th wheel is hitched to the truck, the pin weight will be the amount of weight pushing down on the trucks rear axle. Pin Weight is normally shown in the 5th Wheel Specs. Pin Weight is approx. 18 - 20% of the 5th Wheels' unloaded weight. Enter YES below and press Send to see a picture showing pin weight.

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