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    Seasoned Camper Jim & Deb's Avatar
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    Thank You! Haven't got the truck yet. Might have to look at a 3500

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave and Monica View Post
    I scaled our 337 at 2820# pin and 12880# total...much more than I expected though we were loaded for an 8 week trip. I'd suggest the 3500 SRW for the extra payload if you haven't purchased yet and have some reserve.

    Dave
    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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    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.

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    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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    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
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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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eaglehead View Post
    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?
    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 !

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    Seasoned Camper Eaglehead's Avatar
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    My bed rails are 59" and the camper at level is59.5"
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    How well does your 150 tow this camper?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eaglehead View Post
    How well does your 150 tow this camper?
    See separate thread in this forum section about towing with an F150 EcoBoost. We know we are near the top of what this truck can do, but have had no issues with about 2000 miles under the wheels so far. Both engine and truck suspension handle the 303 quite easily.
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