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Old 08-27-2010, 03:11 PM   #1
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Real world weights for the 2011 3665RE

Story first. I should have known better than to take DW "just looking" at new 5th wheels, SOB's and Montana's.
She fell in love with the 3665RE.
Especially the bathroom separated from the bedroom (she never liked the bathroom/stool room) of the 3400, the 4 door fridge, and the microwave much lower (she's vertically challenged) and I preferred the living room over our 3400RL, with the entertainment center in the back, cool how the TV raises and lowers, and the large windows on the chair slide, making it much brighter inside, and not having to move the recliners every time we moved, the new storage compartment doors with keys that wont open 75%+ other doors, and are slam shut on hydraulic lifts, and we both liked the hickory woodwork.
Knowing I had to keep DW happy, we traded our 3400 for the new 3665RE!

Weights, loaded and ready for a 4-5 month trip, 1/4 tank fresh water.

Pin weight 2800
Axle weight 11700

Total 14500

This figure includes 4 6 volt Trojan batteries and 150 watt solar, dual pane windows, 4 door fridge, and a combo washer/dryer

Truck front axle 4700
Rear axle 6500

Total 11200

GCVW is total truck weight incl pin, and 5th wheel axle weight

11700
11200

Total 22900lbs, all figures calculated to the nearest 50lbs.

This is pushing the factory limits of a pre 2011 option loaded GMC crew cab dually, D/A 4X4, except the rear axle, but very close to the 11400lb GVWR.

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We have the 2009 3665RE and love it. We swapped the chairs and couch and like that arrangement a lot better.
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Old 08-27-2010, 04:16 PM   #3
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I thought of that, but what did you do with the chair side table? Ours won't fit there between the chairs next to the dining table?
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It fits in there. It's just a bit snug but the DW likes this arrangement better. She lays on the couch to watch TV and the desk chair isn't in her way.
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Thanks, I'll have to try that.
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Old 08-29-2010, 12:54 PM   #6
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The wieght rating for a fifth wheel/gooseneck trailer for our trucks is 16,000 pounds for 4x2 and 15,500 pounds for 4x4s. The weight you are quoting is for tow behind trailers. You are well within your ratings.
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Thanks for posting those actual loaded axle weights. Although we have the 3455 model I would expect our weights to be similar. I have been considering installing my BFG Commercial TA tires on our new rig but to date I haven't been able to weigh our rig loaded (seasonal lot), now I see we would still be within the BFG tire ratings even though we have the 7000lb. axles.
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Old 08-30-2010, 03:03 PM   #8
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I'm hoping to get new tires on Monty (it came with Chinese Marathons) before heading south for the winter. My tire dealer (I've dealt with them for years) recommends Maxxis, which I hear have an excellent reputation.
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