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Motor31 · 07-09-2012, 10:10 AM

Just to give you an idea, our 05 38RL3 came in at over 16k empty. all tanks empty and only full propane. The pin weight is 4300 lbs. We would be overloaded with a GVW of 18.5k with anything more than 1/3 fresh water.

You should look for the weight results that Stripit (Stacey) did regarding the DRV units. He does full scale weight of truck and trailer by each wheel. He has a data base available for review both on this site and the SOIC site.

Your plan to add extensive batteries will have a significant impact on the pin weight and balance of the rig. You will also need to be concerned with the left to right balance of the weight distribution. DRV is not very good at keeping each side loaded the same.

As already noted, there are no wiring diagrams, the factory does not use them. You should be able to locate media brochures for the unit online if you search around. There will be a shortage of detailed info in them however.

07-09-2012, 10:10 AM	#13
Motor31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,130	Just to give you an idea, our 05 38RL3 came in at over 16k empty. all tanks empty and only full propane. The pin weight is 4300 lbs. We would be overloaded with a GVW of 18.5k with anything more than 1/3 fresh water. You should look for the weight results that Stripit (Stacey) did regarding the DRV units. He does full scale weight of truck and trailer by each wheel. He has a data base available for review both on this site and the SOIC site. Your plan to add extensive batteries will have a significant impact on the pin weight and balance of the rig. You will also need to be concerned with the left to right balance of the weight distribution. DRV is not very good at keeping each side loaded the same. As already noted, there are no wiring diagrams, the factory does not use them. You should be able to locate media brochures for the unit online if you search around. There will be a shortage of detailed info in them however. __________________ Mike Nancy and the fuzzies Fulltiming since June 2004 Volvo 660 MH tow vehicle 2005 MS 38RL 2007 Saturn Ion "toad" 2010 Gold Wing "piggyback"