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Old 04-29-2013, 01:19 PM   #41
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20 K The way we have it specked out so about 22 to 23 after loading our belongings into it ,So im sure a 3500 could still tow it and stop it.
20K empty sounds more like it. Thanks for looking into it. Loaded it would be in the 23K plus plus range as most go. Looking at close to a 5K pin on it then.

I don't want to get too far into the truck issue but to say a 3500 will not be overloaded on GVWR or maybe even rear axle would be suspect. Do a simple calculation...take your trucks GVWR off the door sticker, weigh your truck as it is with hitch, two people and full of fuel. Then add the 5K for the pin weight. See what you get. If you have the rear axle weight from when you weighed the truck on its own,, again add the 5K and see how it compares to the rear GAWR on the sticker. If you come in under then yahoo. If not then you can decide.

I do think its a great trailer but most likely will fall into the 450 and MDT category. Combined weight will be like 33K with a 450 or 3500.

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Old 04-29-2013, 02:54 PM   #42
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Trucks

I see the truck wars starting all over again.
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Old 04-30-2013, 08:41 AM   #43
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NO TRUCK WAR HERE, I have thought of a Ford f 650 with a cummings and allison tranny, i have even thought of Dodge but until i hear more about their new trannys they remain a thought.GMC is also in the running or 01 has 250 k on it and has been a strong preformer .Like i said before new truck new rv i would have to come out of retirement to afford these.Im too old and my body is to broke to go back in the water and do the things i used to do . lol
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Old 04-30-2013, 10:20 AM   #44
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Looking at the last tow ratings for 2013 the Dodge doesn't even break 18k load capacity. In 2013 the Ford did break 20k.
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Old 04-30-2013, 12:28 PM   #45
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I agree John, same here to get a trailer like this one for us! And we are not even retired! We are looking at the Lotto! ha Sure is noce to shop and dream though.

We all have nice rigs in our DRVs. So that is something. We will be with ours for some time I think.

Ignore the "Truck Wars" comment. Its rubbish. They show up here and there with no real facts.

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