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Old 01-25-2007, 11:29 AM   #21
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Rich took the words right off my finger tips... I was just going to say, Jerrybb, that you might want to include that ladder. I backed into a site about 5 weeks ago here at this CG. My ladder bent the spare tire bracket of the MH in the lot behind me (long story...).
 
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Old 01-25-2007, 11:38 AM   #22
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I believe if you check you will see that the distance from pin to the center of axles are all diff. One of the reasons pin weight are so diff... I spent a whole day back in 05 trying to make up my mind as to what the pin weight would end up as my 05 3475 empty has a pin weight of 1560 and loaded the way we camp its 2100 I have a little hydraulic weighting device works great 0 to 5000 lb rating. And not wanting a dually and wanting a Chevy instead of bad experience with my 03 ford I weighted every trailer model they had in stock and the lowest was the 3475 then. weighted the pin at actual level attitude. so went with the 3475 and am happy no longer over truck cvwr. Long story 6.0 Chevy gas dually. 03 ford 6.0 diesel (what a mess) F250 400 lb over cvwr to 3500 srw diesel LLY engine. Now have 200 plus can add before being at cvwr. I feel safer and Insurance carrier now is happy. (can now use the car washes again.

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Old 01-30-2007, 08:47 AM   #23
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Our 2006 3500RL, according to the literature, is 37' 1". Our kids call it the "mothership". It tows pretty easily behind the truck. Except for it filling the rear view mirror all the time, we hardly know its back there. You do have to be a bit careful making wider turns and passing.

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Old 01-30-2007, 08:53 AM   #24
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I like "mothership" VT - Cute name.
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Old 01-30-2007, 10:01 AM   #25
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vtspencers.It might be a good idea to take a tape measure to your 3500.. pin box to rear ladder..It may be a bit longer than 37.1
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Old 01-30-2007, 04:49 PM   #26
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I plan to do that once we have it out of storage. I'd like to get that measurement and from truck front bumper to RV ladder. My guess is around 52 ft total.

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Old 02-01-2007, 03:28 AM   #27
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We absolutely love our 3500 and I believe you will too. Easy to tow and parking is pretty easy too. Just take your time and enjoy.

Welcome also - Bob
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