How many people pull a Reflection 303RLS with a 3/4 truck?

[Nomad303]

The 10,000 lbs number will be the GVW of your truck. The way you positioned, you weighed the front and rear axle at the same time. Look at your yellow sticker and see what your GVWR is, if it's 9,900, you're over, if it's 11,000 (or 14,000) your under.

The smaller number is likely the axle weight of your camper, although, TBH, that looks light to me. I'm not familiar with your model though, so not sure what it should weigh. My Momentum 351 will typically put me around 11K on the truck (combined for both axles of the truck), with about 12-13K on the two trailer axles. Wish I had more "wiggle" on the trailer axles (they are close to the 7K rating), but, it works, and I've towed for 1000's of miles without an issue. Doing it again, I'd probably get a triple axle just to have more breathing room.

This?



Thanks for the guidance!

[Rgpracer]

Have completed 11 trips and it’s easily pulled the camper, no problem. Great stopping, excellent acceleration, handles nicely, almost no chucking and it sits perfectly.

Airbags?
What hitch.....i have the Anderson Ultimate (and like it for my 230RL) but thinking of going Gooseneck.
Thanks Jeff

[NB Canada]

This?



Thanks for the guidance!

So 10800-10000 max capacity

You have exceeded the capacity of your truck by 800 lbs


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

[Nomad303]

Airbags?
What hitch.....i have the Anderson Ultimate (and like it for my 230RL) but thinking of going Gooseneck.
Thanks Jeff

No airbags. Pullrite 2315 hitch.

[Overtaxed]

So 10800-10000 max capacity

You have exceeded the capacity of your truck by 800 lbs


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

Yup. Unfortunately, this is often (perhaps usually) the case with a 250 class (particularly diesel) pulling any sizable 5th wheel. You're over on the sticker limit for your truck, what you do what that information is up to you. You'd be under if you had a 350, but, if you're going to trade, get a DRW, then you'll be way under (they are 14K GVWR vs your 9900 GVWR).

[ardvark16]

Way late in the thread but. Wasn’t the thread asking how many are doing it? Seems like a lot of people do it. I also saw a Tundra towing a Solitude this summer. Anecdotal evidence is the best evidence for the old “go ahead”.

[Rgpracer]

Way late in the thread but. Wasn’t the thread asking how many are doing it? Seems like a lot of people do it. I also saw a Tundra towing a Solitude this summer. Anecdotal evidence is the best evidence for the old “go ahead”.

Lol....agree and thanks.

[maddog]

I have a 2016 Reflection 303RLS and just bought a 2021 GMC 3/4 ton crew cab. I took it to the scales and think I am within my limits but getting close.

My allowable Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 11,300 lbs and with my truck and trailer on the scale, my truck is weighing in at 10,660 pounds leaving me only 640 pounds for additional gear/passengers in the truck.

My trucks Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) is 6,600 pounds and with the trailer hooked up the rear axle is weighing in at 5,880 leaving me 720 under that rating.

I estimate my trailer had about 1/3 of the water tank full and about 1-1/2 full bottles of propane. With a couple small Honda 2000 generators added, full water, and some more gear/food (which I was pretty full with firewood, gear, and pantry stocked) I think I would still be within my tow ratings. That being said, I have noticed a little more bouncing up and down going down the highway, mostly on poor roads. My 2006 3/4 ton Silverado extened cab did not seem to do that.... not sure if that is due to the longer wheel base?? Think I am going to look into some air bags.... any thoughts or recommendations on that would be welcome.

Attached are my scale readings and the original weights of the camper off the assembly line.

[Rgpracer]

I have a 2016 Reflection 303RLS and just bought a 2021 GMC 3/4 ton crew cab. I took it to the scales and think I am within my limits but getting close.

My allowable Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 11,300 lbs and with my truck and trailer on the scale, my truck is weighing in at 10,660 pounds leaving me only 640 pounds for additional gear/passengers in the truck.

My trucks Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) is 6,600 pounds and with the trailer hooked up the rear axle is weighing in at 5,880 leaving me 720 under that rating.

I estimate my trailer had about 1/3 of the water tank full and about 1-1/2 full bottles of propane. With a couple small Honda 2000 generators added, full water, and some more gear/food (which I was pretty full with firewood, gear, and pantry stocked) I think I would still be within my tow ratings. That being said, I have noticed a little more bouncing up and down going down the highway, mostly on poor roads. My 2006 3/4 ton Silverado extened cab did not seem to do that.... not sure if that is due to the longer wheel base?? Think I am going to look into some air bags.... any thoughts or recommendations on that would be welcome.

Attached are my scale readings and the original weights of the camper off the assembly line.

Maddog, i just put airbads on (Airlift 5000's) yesterday. Have not hooked it to camper yet, they will surely help.
Airbag install was truly an easy chore.
Thanks
Ray

[Canadiansteelman]

I have a 2016 Reflection 303RLS and just bought a 2021 GMC 3/4 ton crew cab. I took it to the scales and think I am within my limits but getting close.

My allowable Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 11,300 lbs and with my truck and trailer on the scale, my truck is weighing in at 10,660 pounds leaving me only 640 pounds for additional gear/passengers in the truck.

My trucks Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) is 6,600 pounds and with the trailer hooked up the rear axle is weighing in at 5,880 leaving me 720 under that rating.

I estimate my trailer had about 1/3 of the water tank full and about 1-1/2 full bottles of propane. With a couple small Honda 2000 generators added, full water, and some more gear/food (which I was pretty full with firewood, gear, and pantry stocked) I think I would still be within my tow ratings. That being said, I have noticed a little more bouncing up and down going down the highway, mostly on poor roads. My 2006 3/4 ton Silverado extened cab did not seem to do that.... not sure if that is due to the longer wheel base?? Think I am going to look into some air bags.... any thoughts or recommendations on that would be welcome.

Attached are my scale readings and the original weights of the camper off the assembly line.

I would put on the Timbren Item #: GMRCK25D suspension enhancement system. It’s inexpensive, trouble free and it works well. I don’t need them on my 2020 GMC 2500HD but did use them on my 2016 GMC2500HD. I was very pleased with them.