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Thread: Tow Vehicle for 303RLS & 337RLS
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11-16-2014, 05:01 PM #11
Thank You! Haven't got the truck yet. Might have to look at a 3500
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11-16-2014, 05:36 PM #12
Wow Dave - I guess I'm going to have to take mine to the scales the next time we load up. I wouldn't have expected anywhere near that weight. The spec sheet says it should average about 2090#. Is there anything in the front such as a washer/dryer adding to the weight?
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11-16-2014, 06:45 PM #13
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Jim, the 2090# is average dry pin weight. From my factory weigh sheet, dry pin was 2076#, total was 10628# or 19.5% pin weight. I'm surprised that I had 2000# plus of 'stuff' when loaded and pin weight % has increased to 21.9% of total. We don't have the washer/dryer or bedroom A/C...I did have the FW tank about 1/3 full. It's located directly over the axles so it has no impact on pin weight. There's not a lot of storage area aft of the axles compared to the areas in front of the axles so the pin weight % increases. I'm going to try to reduce the total weight and relocate some items.
For reference our last camper was a 5vr rear kitchen layout and the pin weight was the same % unloaded and loaded.
DaveDave and Monica - Gore Bay, Ontario
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2008 F250 V10 CC Lariat RWD
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11-16-2014, 07:23 PM #14
Thanks Dave. I need to hit the scales and make sure I'm at a reasonable weight on the F350. My payload is 3422 #. If I'm at your pin weight, that doesn't leave a lot of extra space for cargo such as generator, extra fuel and such.
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11-21-2014, 09:49 AM #15
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Anyone on here having issues with the Ram 2500 diesel using a lot of DEF fluid? Also problem with the bed sitting too high and causing the nose of the camper to ride 6" high?
2014 Ram 2500 W / 6.7L diesel
2014 303 RLS
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11-21-2014, 10:40 AM #16
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I have the 3500 Ram. I have noticed that I use more DEF when pulling. I was told by my dealer to expect it to use more.
KZ and Terry Kleinheitz, Mississippi Gulf Coast
Meka and Prissy (Social butterflies in Dachshound bodies)
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2014 Ram 3500, Crew Cab, Laramie, Cummins, Auto, 4X4, Long Bed, DRW, Andersen Hitch
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11-21-2014, 01:34 PM #17
The forward overhang of the Reflections seems to be about 60" off the ground when level. The 303 being at the lower end of the range (maybe because of the 15" wheels and tires ?). This means that tow vehicle box rails should be at 54" or lower when towing. Most newer trucks have box rails higher than this.
I am currently towing 2" high at the front of the RV. . . And I think that's too much !
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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11-21-2014, 02:09 PM #18
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My bed rails are 59" and the camper at level is59.5"
2014 Ram 2500 W / 6.7L diesel
2014 303 RLS
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11-21-2014, 02:09 PM #19
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How well does your 150 tow this camper?
2014 Ram 2500 W / 6.7L diesel
2014 303 RLS
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11-22-2014, 07:37 AM #20Cate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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