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Posted By: oldbeek
on 05/31/12 10:41pm
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3:55 at 65 in D is 2550 rpm. Almost perfect. 65 in od is 1700 rpm. Nice for cruising unless headwind. Just got around to weighing it after 50,000 miles of towing it. Gets 12mpg average. Always thought it was heavier. Getting weighed gave me more peace of mind.
1994 27sl Alpenlite with many mods, 2001 Dodge Cummins 2x4 3.54 Auto trans built shift kit and 2nd gear lock up mod. Mojave Green billet, triple disc low stall torque converter. Gauges and raptor 3/8inch fuel system. 12.5 mpg avg |
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Posted By: adeltaman
on 06/01/12 02:48pm
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The weight information will be very helpful for those looking to purchase a new RV. I would like to see if Goodsam, TL or RV Net could create a directory for the large metro areas that lists locations where owners can have their rigs weighed properly. Does anyone know of such a listing?
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Posted By: Camps with Critters
on 06/02/12 08:15am
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adeltaman wrote: The weight information will be very helpful for those looking to purchase a new RV. I would like to see if Goodsam, TL or RV Net could create a directory for the large metro areas that lists locations where owners can have their rigs weighed properly. Does anyone know of such a listing? Just do a web search of "CAT Scales", they are located at majority of truckstops and usually cost $10 or less to weigh at. 05 Freightliner Century with Smart Car on the back 2010 Spacecraft 44.5 ft with a fully stocked bar-room The Critters: Boogie & Jack (2 great dogs)
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Posted By: bzzznesman
on 06/04/12 11:49am
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I have a Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab with a 5.7 Hemi and 3.7 gear(I think) and have been told I could tow from 8100 lbs. to 10,150 lbs. How do I find out what the real truth is? Is there any book or link I can access to find out what I can truly tow. Am in the market to purchase my first 5th wheel and would like to know how I can get one that is not going to burn up my engine or tear out the rear end of the pick up. Any help would be appreciated!!!!!
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Posted By: oldbeek
on 06/04/12 10:10pm
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Go to Dodge.com/towing Lower left input all specs and get answer. EX: 2002 quad cab 5.9 auto Max carry gvw is 8800. That is the max truck weight. 14000 lb is max combo of trailer and truck. The curb wt on that truck is 6200 so subtract 6200 from 8800 and that is what your max pin wt can be. The gear ratio is on a sticker inside glove box.
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Posted By: DW-gray
on 06/05/12 12:34pm
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bzzznesman wrote: I have a Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab with a 5.7 Hemi and 3.7 gear(I think) and have been told I could tow from 8100 lbs. to 10,150 lbs. How do I find out what the real truth is? Is there any book or link I can access to find out what I can truly tow. Am in the market to purchase my first 5th wheel and would like to know how I can get one that is not going to burn up my engine or tear out the rear end of the pick up. Any help would be appreciated!!!!! There is a very helpful website that has most of your answers including an article, Before You Buy That RV, Truck or Other Tow Vehicle. Visit Fifth Wheel St. * This post was edited 08/12/12 01:14pm by DW-gray * Dave Gray RV Safety Educator & Consultant 08 Dodge Ram 3500 4X4, Dually, 6.7L Diesel, 09 Heartland Cyclone 4012
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Posted By: beerandpeppers
on 06/07/12 12:07pm
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Just bought a 2010 Rockwood Sig. Ulta Light 8280 ws with a sidewinder. Pick it up on the 21 June. Mike - Ottawa On 2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab with Super Springs and Pro Series 16 Dual Lock Jaw Hitch |
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Posted By: DW-gray
on 06/07/12 12:56pm
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beerandpeppers wrote: Just bought a 2010 Rockwood Sig. Ulta Light 8280 ws with a sidewinder. Pick it up on the 21 June. Mike - Ottawa On 2008 Ram 1500 Mega Cab with Super Springs and Pro Series 16 Dual Lock Jaw Hitch Congratulations. I'm not sure, but depending on your specific model information, you could be borderline overweight for your truck. Consider reading "Before You Buy" article shown below. Tow safely. http://free.fifthwheelst.com/before_you_buy.htm * This post was edited 08/12/12 01:12pm by DW-gray * |
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Posted By: Dave&Monica
on 06/07/12 07:09pm
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DW-gray wrote: Congratulations. I'm not sure, but depending on your specific model information, you could be borderline overweight for your truck. Consider reading "Before You Buy" article shown below. Tow safely. No way...have the same camper. Our loaded pin weight is 1300lbs. Congrats on the new camper...hope you enjoy it as much as we've enjoyed ours. Dave 2010 Rockwood 8280WS 2008 F250 CC Lariat SB 6.8L V10
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Posted By: j0hnburks
on 06/20/12 01:20pm
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2010 F250 Super Duty 6.4L Diesel Scale weights Truck plus trailer 15,920 Front axle 4500 Rear axle 4780 Trailer axle 6640 Truck 7860 Front axle 4480 Rear axle 3380 Truck with trailer attached 9280 Trailer 8060 Kingpin wt 1420 * This post was edited 06/20/12 01:40pm by j0hnburks * Pops250 2010 F250 Super Duty H&S Mini-Maxx, S&B Air Box, Sinister EGR delete, 4" turbo back EPF/CAT delete, Bilstein shocks 50 gallon TransferFlow inbed fuel tank 38' Heartland Big Country fifth wheel |
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