Weighed the camper - it's a beast!

[Newblue]

There is a lot more weight on the steer axle than I thought. This is with the Jeep in the back. I'm betting we'll be over 28K with all our junk in it.

 

[Diamondpilot]

There is a lot more weight on the steer axle than I thought. This is with the Jeep in the back. I'm betting we'll be over 28K with all our junk in it.

Thats heavy. My boat is 15,600# with the fuel, water, and junk in it like I tow it. Actually, you are a little heavier. I have about 1,500# of tongue weight, Bumper Pull, on my F-350. My truck weighs 7,600# so that puts me at 23,200#.

What does your Dodge weight empty?

I have pulled up to 33,000# CGVW with my truck and its a load.

Chris

 

[Newblue]

I need to weigh the truck itself. I always thought it was around 8500 but I need to scale it to be sure.

 

[Dmace]

7,460 lbs just on the truck's rear axle? Wow, looks like it's sitting pretty good considering.
I bet the diesel engine and front bumper guard alone are more than half the weight on that front axle.
What a setup! :thumbsup:

 

[saltbranch]

My 2 wheel drive 04' Dodge 3500 diesel weighs 8000lbs and 40'G/N @ 8500 lbs. Nice looking setup, love that trailer!

 

[Newblue]

Thanks guys The airbags at 85 psi have a lot to do with the truck sitting level!

 

[schmism]

whats Gross Axle rateing for front and rear?

 

[3930dave]

Changing Diff oil, every other Motor oil change ?

Haul safe.

D.

 

[Newblue]

I think the rear axle rating is 9350 or 11000 lbs. Not sure about the front. It would be expensive at $100 a diff oil change if I did that at every other oil change. I've got one of those diff covers that have extra capacity and cooling fins on the inside and outside of the cover. Pans and Covers Differential Covers Rear Differential Cover (Machined); Dodge Diesel Trucks 03-12 L6-5.9/6.7L (td)/GM Gas 01-07 V8-8.1L and GM Diesel Trucks 03-10 6.6L (td) 46-70012 - aFe Power

 

[3930dave]

I'll say it again - that is a heck of a setup.

Where I am, the Green Bears (transport police) would get pretty excited seeing that rolling down the road. I would need valid commercial stickers, and would have to know exactly what the GCWR is.

Have fun with it, know you will.

Rgds D.

 

[Turbys_1700]

That is a great looking rig you got there...
Most guys I know with F350 pull loads grossing up to 24-26K with no problems...
You are gonna be in the 33K range and you will certainly know it's back there...
Good luck and give us a towing report...