Hello from Lompoc, CA

[x50v]

Just bought a 2014 Avalanche 295RL, pull with 2014 2500 Ram, Cummins, 4x4, Megacab, PullRite auto slider.

[GaryWT]

Congrats and good luck. Have a great time with the new toy.

[JimQ]

Weclome and good luck with your trailer!

[BKDFlorida]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Camping!! Hey, I know where Lompoc, CA is! Was born there one or two (or maybe a few more) days ago! Love the area!!

Welcome!

[Superman]

Congrats!! I have this same truck. Doesn't this 5th wheel exceed the maximum payload rating for our truck, even without people and gear?

[Superman]

I have not gotten a reply from the OP on this, but I am wrong in my assumption? These trucks have a great towing capacity (17k) but the maximum payload is only like 2200-2300. Most larger 5th wheels payload weights are in the 2200 to 2500 range. This is without passengers and gear. Please correct any misconception on my part. Thanks in advance.

[JRTJH]

Originally Posted by Superman

I have not gotten a reply from the OP on this, but I am wrong in my assumption? These trucks have a great towing capacity (17k) but the maximum payload is only like 2200-2300. Most larger 5th wheels payload weights are in the 2200 to 2500 range. This is without passengers and gear. Please correct any misconception on my part. Thanks in advance.

Your concerns are valid. The 2014 Avalanche 295RL has a shipping pin weight of 2410 pounds. By the time you add propane and two batteries (175 +/- lbs) you're above 2550. Add a washer/dryer and average personal belongings and you'll very likely have a pin weight ranging from 3000-3500 pounds. There are a couple of threads addressing this with other Keystone RV's and different tow vehicles. One is a F350 SRW and a Montana High Country (lite model). Other threads address the RAM MegaCab and fifth wheel trailers.