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**wingnut60** · 11-20-2009, 09:39 AM

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I looked at specs on the Keystone website----shows the 344J to have a "shipped weight" of 12,110--with carrying capacity of 1,735. That adds up to a GVWR of 13845, very close to what I thought it might come in at.
Something is wrong with the "Hitch Weight" as listed--it is way low for industry averages. If the PW (hitch weight) is as low as stated, it will be tail-heavy and not tow very well. I would be inclined to have them weigh the trailer as it sits, if you are going to buy it. Also, take the time to weigh your truck as it would be outfitted to take it out for a weekend or a major vacation. What year/type F250 do you have?

If you have the normal family to take camping, and the normal amount of camping 'stuff'--you will have about 400-700 lbs of people and stuff in the truck itself.

I went thru all of this since 1999 by starting with an Expedition and an F150, then a 250, then a 350 SRW, then a 350 DRW and now have an F450. It has been an expensive experience since I started with a 26' no-slide travel trailer and kept upsizing--keep in mind you may want to go bigger later.

Joe

11-20-2009, 09:39 AM	#3
wingnut60 Site Team Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Where we park it Posts: 2,838	tow capacity sheetmusic... I looked at specs on the Keystone website----shows the 344J to have a "shipped weight" of 12,110--with carrying capacity of 1,735. That adds up to a GVWR of 13845, very close to what I thought it might come in at. Something is wrong with the "Hitch Weight" as listed--it is way low for industry averages. If the PW (hitch weight) is as low as stated, it will be tail-heavy and not tow very well. I would be inclined to have them weigh the trailer as it sits, if you are going to buy it. Also, take the time to weigh your truck as it would be outfitted to take it out for a weekend or a major vacation. What year/type F250 do you have? If you have the normal family to take camping, and the normal amount of camping 'stuff'--you will have about 400-700 lbs of people and stuff in the truck itself. I went thru all of this since 1999 by starting with an Expedition and an F150, then a 250, then a 350 SRW, then a 350 DRW and now have an F450. It has been an expensive experience since I started with a 26' no-slide travel trailer and kept upsizing--keep in mind you may want to go bigger later. Joe __________________ 2016 Tiffin 40 QBH 2015 38RSSA, traded 2005 TK3 #1869, 10 yrs of memories, 2017 F450 KR--one more Ford is it 2009 F450 4x4-died; 2010 F450-retired