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Old 10-19-2006, 04:13 AM   #1
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What does your rig weigh?

We've had a lot of discussions about things like mpg while towing, how well our truck does towing our rig, etc. But that info is not very relevant without knowledge of the weights involved. There is likely a wide difference in our total towed weight.

I'd like to keep this thread purely informational without editorial about weights vs. ratings, etc., please.

So, what does your rig weigh, did it include a full tank of fuel, anything in your Montana's tanks, people in the truck, etc.? What truck and what trailer? Fulltiming or not (relates to amount of gear onboard)? I'll start it off..

Feel free to copy and paste (or not) the following format:

Total weight: 23,160
Tow Vehicle: 2005 Ford Crew Cab shortbed 4x4 diesel automatic
TV load: Two people, full steel crossbed toolbox, normal gear onboard
TV fuel tank: full
TV performance enhancements: pure stock
Trailer: 2007 Montana 3400RL
Trailer load: fulltiming
Freshwater tank: 1/2 full
Waste tanks: empty
Comments: none

 
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Old 10-19-2006, 11:32 AM   #2
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Total weight: 21,520
Truck & Passengers: 8,120
Trailer & Contents: 13,400
Tow Vehicle: 2005 Ford Crew Cab long bed 4x2 SRW diesel automatic
TV load: Two people, toolbox w/ tools, air compressor, etc.
TV fuel tank: full
TV performance enhancements: pure stock
Trailer: 2005 Montana 3475RL
Trailer load: part-timing
Freshwater tank:
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Old 10-19-2006, 11:41 AM   #3
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Steve, we were weighed by the RVSEF(Recreation Vehicle Safety Education Foundation) following an Escapade Rally last spring. Here our our results.


Total weight: 22,850
Tow Vehicle: 2005 Ford Extended Cab Longbed 4x4 diesel automatic
TV load: Two people, full steel crossbed toolbox, normal gear onboard
TV fuel tank: full
TV performance enhancements: pure stock
Trailer: 2005 Montana 3475RL
Trailer load: fulltiming
Freshwater tank: 1/4 full
Waste tanks: 3/4 full
Comments: We went to the rally with empty waste tanks and full freshwater tanks. We did not add water while we were there. We do not usually tow with full freshwater so figure we would usually be about 22,550 lbs.
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Old 10-19-2006, 11:59 AM   #4
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Total weight: 22,480
Tow Vehicle: 2005 Ford Crew Cab, 4x4 Diesel Turbo Automatic
TV load: One person, ladder, dish, toolbox, hitch, cleaning supplies
TV fuel tank: 1/2 tank
TV performance enhancements: Stock
Trailer: 2006 Montana 3500RL
Trailer load: Fulltiming
Freshwater tank: 1/3 full
Waste tanks: empty
Comments: Steer Axle 4,980
Drive Axle 6,260
Trailer Axle 11,240
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Old 10-19-2006, 01:52 PM   #5
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Total weight: 21,050
Tow Vehicle: 2004 Chevy Crew Cab shortbed 4x4 diesel automatic
TV load: 1 person, 1 dog, hitch, normal gear onboard
TV fuel tank: full
TV performance enhancements: pure stock
Trailer: 2004 Montana 3400RL
Trailer load: 6 months, long timing
Freshwater tank: Full
Waste tanks: empty
Comments: none
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Old 10-19-2006, 06:00 PM   #6
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TV: '05 Dodge QC LB 4X2 Cummins auto. Bone stock. No lift assists or power boosters. Full fuel (35gal) Jeanne & I, books, maps and whatever might be needed during the day. 4240 # strg., 2840 # rear axle.
Trlr: '06 3000RK; Packed for 6 - 8 week trip. 1 full gas and 1 2/3 full, 2/3 tank fresh water, 5 gal black, 0 gray and galley. 11,360 #.
All together: TV stg. 4200, dr. 5300 Lbs. trlr axles: 8940 Lbs. Pin weight 2420 Lbs.
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Old 10-19-2006, 06:05 PM   #7
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Total weight: 20800
TV: 2005 F350 Ford 4x4 Crew Cab Longbox SRW V10 Torqueshift Auto
Truck weight :8500
2955RL weight: 12300
TV load: Two people, 2 dogs (120 lb) combination fuel-tool box full of gas-50 gal
TV fuel tank: full
TV performance mods: stock
Trailer load : part time use, but tools , washer/dryer unit and packed heavier than average
Freshwater tank : 3/4 full
Waste tanks : empty
Comments: Unit tows smooth and feels lighter than it is.
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Old 10-22-2006, 03:53 PM   #8
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Total weight: 18,440
Truck w/o trailer: 7,320
Trailer & Contents: 11,120
Tow Vehicle: 2003 2500HD, Ext. Cab, long bed 4x4 diesel automatic
TV load: Two people, some "stuff"
TV fuel tank: full (35 gal)
TV performance enhancements: stock
Trailer: 2004 Mountaineer 298RLS (32'-6" overall)
Trailer load: full-timing includes about 1,400# of "stuff"
Freshwater tank: empty
Waste tanks: about 2 gal. in black tank
Comments: normally run with 1/2 tank fresh water, ave. mileage towing -- 12@ 65mph
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Old 10-22-2006, 04:10 PM   #9
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Total weight: 20,840
Tow Vehicle: 2003 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab shortbed diesel automatic
TV load: Two people, three small dogs, normal gear onboard
TV fuel tank: full
TV performance enhancements: pure stock
Trailer: 2006 Montana 3400RL
Trailer load: medium timing
Freshwater tank: 1/3 full
Waste tanks: empty
Comments: none
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Old 10-22-2006, 04:55 PM   #10
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My version...sorry if its too much detail!
No passengers in vehicle during weighing....+210 for me can not provide Mrs weight as it is top secret...
Coleman 1800 watt Genny in truck "Husky" flush toolbox
11 mpg towing
Wife (camping) or Son (Nascar races) as passengers
2 gals in black water tank
40 gals in fresh water tank for Nascar races, return with it in gray/black
3 Group 27 batteries to power inverter
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Old 10-24-2006, 11:59 AM   #11
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Total wt. 21,200
Tow vehicle 7,000 2001 "2500 HD" ext cab, long box, 8.1
TV load 2 people
TV fuel full
Trailer 14,200 2004 "3575 RLS"
Trailer load Fulltiming
Fresh water tank 1/3 full
Waste tanks empty
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Old 11-09-2006, 11:23 AM   #12
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Per the CAT scales

Steer axle 4100
Drive axle 6080
Trailer 10400
Total weight 20580
Basement stuff 174
Holding tanks empty
Fresh water tank empty
Diesel 86 gallons
2 adults
Nothing in the trailer
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