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11-07-2019, 06:03 AM #71
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You probably already know this, but a quick and dirty calc. is to multiply the empty weight times 20 percent. It's usually a bit more though as the empty weight is as they come from the factory.... No battery, no propane tanks, and obviously no propane, so plus another 120-130 lbs of added weight
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11-07-2019, 06:17 AM #72
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I didn't know that. I had full propane, battery, and 1/2 tank fresh water when I weighed it. The front axle weight on the TV is bothering me but I have so much on my plate i won't get to it till next week.. I have to go to Pensacola, FL tomorrow and won't get home till Sunday night. Maybe Veterans day on Monday so I hope to have some more info by then.
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11-07-2019, 06:35 AM #73
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The good news is that fifth-wheels don’t tend to change the static weight on the front axle much. Almost all of the pin-weight goes to the rear axle. You obviously will get dynamic front axle loading while braking etc.
The truck may simply be very close to the front axle limits even when bone stock. Maybe you have a custom front bumper or something that has added weight up front. Travel trailers are nice because you can adjust the front axle load via the equalizers. Anyway, I doubt the fifth-wheel is adding more than 100 lbs to that front axle.2017 F-350 CCSB 6.7L
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11-09-2019, 07:49 AM #74
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I currently tow a 337 with a gas 2500. I chose gas for the extra payload and lower price intending to buy a 315 TT, but fell in love with the 337. At first I was good. After a few months I was still okay, but now with 1.5 years full time I’m encroaching on my axle ratings. I used to think it was okay to do 3/4 ton, but as time passed so has my pin weight. Your mileage goes to crap when you exceed your axle. Don’t mean to upset folks but I’d never own a 3/4 ton diesel truck. They’re the equivalent of a belt buckle because the heavy diesel motor eats your payload. Also 2019 and earlier gm / Chevy trucks share pin weight with the front axle. Nice design if you have a light gas motor but with a diesel it does you no favors unless you REALLY enjoy replacing wheel hub assemblies.
Bottom line, I’d get a 1 ton, and now plan to myself.2018 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
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11-09-2019, 10:33 AM #75
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Barry:D
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2020 Reflection 337RLS, TorxLift stairs, bug screens on Furnace, HWH, Fridge, Cross bar on screen door
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11-09-2019, 11:54 AM #76
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What I posted earlier I thumb typed, but that I have a keyboard back I did want to take minute to expand on my earlier comment on GM weight distribution. I believe that the amount of weight transferred to the front axle depends on the ball/5th wheel position in relation to the rear axle. My 18 Chevy (I believe this applies to all GM pre-2020) puts it a few inches forward of the rear axle. I weigh with each tow. My last front axle weight was 4100 lb, and I've seen it as high as 4300 lb. If I remember from my dry weight these are at least 1000 lbs over my truck unloaded weight (me, full tank of gas and the hitch with no load). That was a neat system and kept me under rear axle even when over payload...
2018 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS
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11-09-2019, 12:11 PM #77
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Fundamentally you can multiply the pin weight by a simple ratio of the pin’s distance in front of the rear axle to the wheelbase. Since the truck’s suspension adjusts under load, there is a bit more to it. In any case, it’s normally 1-4” divided by 160+”.
If you don’t release the brakes when on the scale, it’s also possible to have a bit more/less apparent weight on the front axle.Last edited by backtrack2015; 11-09-2019 at 12:53 PM.
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11-09-2019, 12:21 PM #78
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Yikes. I tow 9500 lbs with a 6.4 Hemi and 4.10 gears. No way could I imagine towing that 5th wheel with my gaser. Maybe in TX or FL. Out here in Oregon I don't think the Hemi would be under 3000 rpms.
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11-12-2019, 01:10 PM #79
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I went back and read the whole thread again and have come to the conclusion if you are considering being at your limit or exceeding it you need to be careful and that I don't recommend it. This has been a great thread and a real learning experience for me. I am enjoying my new Reflection 337RLS and am looking forward to or first trip the second week in December.
Barry:D
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11-12-2019, 02:47 PM #80
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