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rickfox · 07-17-2006, 05:51 PM

D and J,
Above, Rich mentioned a 11896# figure minus a table, lamp (10#), recliner (50#), but had a 2nd AC (100#) and 2nd battery (40#) - perhaps a total of 90# more.

Our 3400 weighed in at 11860#, or 36# less. The difference of 54# seems pretty close to me. I believe that without the hi-gloss, and double pane windows, the 3400 with propane and batteries is going to weigh in at around 11,900# - leaving only about 2075# for added cargo and water - assuming a GVWR of 13975#.

Interestinly, the outside sticker on our 3400 lists the GVWR as 14,165#. That's because when the 2006 models first came out, the hitch pin was listed at 2165# plus 12,000# for the axles or 14165#. That's great for us since when we are loaded to the gills, the hitch pin is right at 2800# and the axles weigh in right at 11400#. That's nicely under the max. limit on the axles, and 35# over the GVWR of the trailer. Cargo load is 2340# including about 20 gal. water and empty tanks. We have some upper cabinet space along the sides that are not full, but that's about it.

I am under the max load for the TV rear axle, about 400# over on the GVWR of the truck, and under the GCVWR for the whole mess.

For us, the 3400 works, especially since we typically travel with much less than when fully loaded.

My next project, towing my HD motorcyle is underway as I now have the rear hitch installed on the Monty. I wonder how this is all going to work out!

07-17-2006, 05:51 PM	#27
rickfox Montana Master Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Royse City Posts: 520 M.O.C. #2959	D and J, Above, Rich mentioned a 11896# figure minus a table, lamp (10#), recliner (50#), but had a 2nd AC (100#) and 2nd battery (40#) - perhaps a total of 90# more. Our 3400 weighed in at 11860#, or 36# less. The difference of 54# seems pretty close to me. I believe that without the hi-gloss, and double pane windows, the 3400 with propane and batteries is going to weigh in at around 11,900# - leaving only about 2075# for added cargo and water - assuming a GVWR of 13975#. Interestinly, the outside sticker on our 3400 lists the GVWR as 14,165#. That's because when the 2006 models first came out, the hitch pin was listed at 2165# plus 12,000# for the axles or 14165#. That's great for us since when we are loaded to the gills, the hitch pin is right at 2800# and the axles weigh in right at 11400#. That's nicely under the max. limit on the axles, and 35# over the GVWR of the trailer. Cargo load is 2340# including about 20 gal. water and empty tanks. We have some upper cabinet space along the sides that are not full, but that's about it. I am under the max load for the TV rear axle, about 400# over on the GVWR of the truck, and under the GCVWR for the whole mess. For us, the 3400 works, especially since we typically travel with much less than when fully loaded. My next project, towing my HD motorcyle is underway as I now have the rear hitch installed on the Monty. I wonder how this is all going to work out!