Momentum 28G Towing questions

[Texdan]

We are thinking about buying the 28G but worried about the tongue weights. Published weight is 1300 but like most/all mfgs. this is probably low. Anyone ever weigh theirs on a CAT scale? Also, was figuring on getting a 1400/14k Equalizer WDH but now thinking I might have to go up to a 1600/16k? My problem is that the hitch on my Chevy 2500 HD has a max 1500# tongue weight. I know the WDH will distibute some of that but don't know how much? Anyone towing theirs with the Chevy 2500HD Duramax Diesel?

 

[Subvet0615]

We are thinking about buying the 28G but worried about the tongue weights. Published weight is 1300 but like most/all mfgs. this is probably low. Anyone ever weigh theirs on a CAT scale? Also, was figuring on getting a 1400/14k Equalizer WDH but now thinking I might have to go up to a 1600/16k? My problem is that the hitch on my Chevy 2500 HD has a max 1500# tongue weight. I know the WDH will distibute some of that but don't know how much? Anyone towing theirs with the Chevy 2500HD Duramax Diesel?

Texdan,
If you haven't already done it, I suggest you do a search on "28G". There are several old posts about selection of WDH's for the 28G.

Larry

 

[Texdan]

Texdan,
If you haven't already done it, I suggest you do a search on "28G". There are several old posts about selection of WDH's for the 28G.

Larry

Thanks I will do that.

 

[Texdan]

Wondering if anyone is towing a 25G or 28G with a 3/4 ton pickup and if so which one? And how does it handle? I am worried that I will be near the max on max hitch and other relevant towing numbers on my 2013 Chevy 2500HD Duramax truck.

 

[FGCIII]

Hoping to find out the same info. I have a 2017 Chevy 2500HD Duramax too and ordered the 28G. Looking at the Pro Pride Hitch but the tongue weight is rated for 1400#s. Have read the tongue weight is much more.

 

[Subvet0615]

Hoping to find out the same info. I have a 2017 Chevy 2500HD Duramax too and ordered the 28G. Looking at the Pro Pride Hitch but the tongue weight is rated for 1400#s. Have read the tongue weight is much more.

I don't own a 28G but I recommend that you make the salesman show you the Vin # specific weight sheet for your 28G before you do the final signing.
It's in the package with the generic owners manual and all information / warranty cards. It'll state the hitch weight of your unit when it left the factory without propane tanks and battery.
I didn't know about this weight sheet when I purchased my 21G. Advertised weight was 950 lbs. and actual weight was 1152 when left factory. If I had known the actual weight I would not have left the dealer with a WDH with only 1000 lb. bars.

I have never seen this weight sheet included from two other brands that I have owned.

Larry

 

[FGCIII]

I don't own a 28G but I recommend that you make the salesman show you the Vin # specific weight sheet for your 28G before you do the final signing.
It's in the package with the generic owners manual and all information / warranty cards. It'll state the hitch weight of your unit when it left the factory without propane tanks and battery.
I didn't know about this weight sheet when I purchased my 21G. Advertised weight was 950 lbs. and actual weight was 1152 when left factory. If I had known the actual weight I would not have left the dealer with a WDH with only 1000 lb. bars.

I have never seen this weight sheet included from two other brands that I have owned.

Larry

Thank you. Will do. I think we have decide to go with the 25g.

 

[bcv1218]

Hoping to find out the same info. I have a 2017 Chevy 2500HD Duramax too and ordered the 28G. Looking at the Pro Pride Hitch but the tongue weight is rated for 1400#s. Have read the tongue weight is much more.

I purchased my 28G last Spring (2019), Towed it home with my 2003 Dodge 2500 diesel. At that point I realized I probably needed to upgrade the truck and bought a 2018 Dodge 2500 diesel which made a big difference. I do not know the specs on the 2017 Chevy 2500HD Duramax but I am guessing it can handle the 28G. I also purchased the Blue Ox SwayPro and have been impressed with how it handles the trailer. I ran into heavy winds this past weekend on the trip home and had no issues. I also plan on adding after market shocks in the next year. I would suggest reviewing the specs on your truck and validate the weights of the trailer (pin weight, gross weight). Also, i was concerned about the pin weight so I purchased a scale and weighed mine, which was 1200# so a bit off from the advertised weight. All in all I have not had any issues.

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

 

[FGCIII]

I purchased my 28G last Spring (2019), Towed it home with my 2003 Dodge 2500 diesel. At that point I realized I probably needed to upgrade the truck and bought a 2018 Dodge 2500 diesel which made a big difference. I do not know the specs on the 2017 Chevy 2500HD Duramax but I am guessing it can handle the 28G. I also purchased the Blue Ox SwayPro and have been impressed with how it handles the trailer. I ran into heavy winds this past weekend on the trip home and had no issues. I also plan on adding after market shocks in the next year. I would suggest reviewing the specs on your truck and validate the weights of the trailer (pin weight, gross weight). Also, i was concerned about the pin weight so I purchased a scale and weighed mine, which was 1200# so a bit off from the advertised weight. All in all I have not had any issues.

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Thanks so much. My hitch is rated for 1500# and my payload is 2188#. Was your pin weight 1200# loaded with gear? Water? Generator? Propane? Sorry just wondering because every other person has said that it has been around 1450#. Thank you for your response.

 

[bcv1218]

Thanks so much. My hitch is rated for 1500# and my payload is 2188#. Was your pin weight 1200# loaded with gear? Water? Generator? Propane? Sorry just wondering because every other person has said that it has been around 1450#. Thank you for your response.

It was loaded with 2 quads (Yamaha Bear Tracker 441#, and Big Bear 556#), minimal water weight but a full tank of gas. I had the heavier quad in the back. So with the full tank of gas and the heavier quad in the back it helps offset the pin weight. Also, I added airbags to the rear suspension on the truck. The propane tanks where full but are the smaller tanks sold with the trailer. Also only one battery, which I now have two 6 volts. Also I do have the Onan 4K generator.

 

[FGCIII]

It was loaded with 2 quads (Yamaha Bear Tracker 441#, and Big Bear 556#), minimal water weight but a full tank of gas. I had the heavier quad in the back. So with the full tank of gas and the heavier quad in the back it helps offset the pin weight. Also, I added airbags to the rear suspension on the truck. The propane tanks where full but are the smaller tanks sold with the trailer. Also only one battery, which I now have two 6 volts. Also I do have the Onan 4K generator.

Thanks so much for the info. I have been tossing around the idea of the 25g also. I've heard great things about the Blue Ox WDH too. Thank you again.

 

[FGCIII]

Forgot to add.... I recently added some airbags too. I'm hoping that I'll be set up when I finally decide. Thanks again.

 

[PeterInNH]

Hi All,

Resurrecting an old(er) thread...

I'm looking at a 2023 28G and need to decide on an appropriate tow vehicle.

The Ford Dealer is saying that an F150 with the Max tow Package will be fine. And at a rated tow capacity of 14k lbs it sounds it but I'm a bit skeptical.... I was originally thinking I'd need an F250 (also with the Max Tow Package of course) but now am even more confused. The GD site says the hitch weight is 1368 lbs and that sounds a bit heavy for an F150...

Any opinions ?

Thanks !

 

[Subvet0615]

Hi All,

Resurrecting an old(er) thread...

I'm looking at a 2023 28G and need to decide on an appropriate tow vehicle.

The Ford Dealer is saying that an F150 with the Max tow Package will be fine. And at a rated tow capacity of 14k lbs it sounds it but I'm a bit skeptical.... I was originally thinking I'd need an F250 (also with the Max Tow Package of course) but now am even more confused. The GD site says the hitch weight is 1368 lbs and that sounds a bit heavy for an F150...

Any opinions ?

Thanks !

This thread is over three years old. If you want to get some advice you should start a new thread.
My 2 cents. F150 is not enough truck. Never listen to a salesman. They don't know anything about the trucks they are selling.

 

[lorend]

Hi All,

Resurrecting an old(er) thread...

I'm looking at a 2023 28G and need to decide on an appropriate tow vehicle.

The Ford Dealer is saying that an F150 with the Max tow Package will be fine. And at a rated tow capacity of 14k lbs it sounds it but I'm a bit skeptical.... I was originally thinking I'd need an F250 (also with the Max Tow Package of course) but now am even more confused. The GD site says the hitch weight is 1368 lbs and that sounds a bit heavy for an F150...

Any opinions ?

Thanks !

The Ford dealer may be right but keep in mind that his ultimate goal is to sell a truck, whether it meets your needs or not. Traditionally they use to say the tongue weight max was 10% of the tow capacity which would put you in the 1400lb range. From what this post started out at it sounds like the tongue weight of the 28G may be over that number. I like your thoughts on going with the 3/4 ton. Not sure if you can ever have too much truck.

 

[PeterInNH]

The Ford dealer may be right but keep in mind that his ultimate goal is to sell a truck, whether it meets your needs or not. Traditionally they use to say the tongue weight max was 10% of the tow capacity which would put you in the 1400lb range. From what this post started out at it sounds like the tongue weight of the 28G may be over that number. I like your thoughts on going with the 3/4 ton. Not sure if you can ever have too much truck.

Thanks for the input !

I've been shopping both F250's and F350's (just in case for the future. lol). But, before I actually buy a 28G I need to find if either will actually fit into my garage - working on it. May have to fall back to a 21G and F150. :-(

 

[Wileykid]

Remember the brochure weight is the trailer with nothing in it. No propane, battery, or what you put in it. Ideally, you want somewhere near the 13% tongue weight, or closer to 15% than 10%. The trailer is less prone to sway at the heavier weight. Running a F150, Chevy/RAM 1500 at those weights, while they may do it, you are at the max they will do. The F250 Chevy/RAM 2500 will be a non-event at those weights, and with the heavier truck, will handle the trailer much much better.

I don't know on the Ford/RAM, but my '16 Chevy 2500 Dmax had a hitch weight limit of 2,000 lbs without a WD hitch (not that I would do it). Also, for the most part, the F250 is the same size as the F350, and same with RAM/Chevy.

 

[PeterInNH]

Remember the brochure weight is the trailer with nothing in it. No propane, battery, or what you put in it. Ideally, you want somewhere near the 13% tongue weight, or closer to 15% than 10%. The trailer is less prone to sway at the heavier weight. Running a F150, Chevy/RAM 1500 at those weights, while they may do it, you are at the max they will do. The F250 Chevy/RAM 2500 will be a non-event at those weights, and with the heavier truck, will handle the trailer much much better.

I don't know on the Ford/RAM, but my '16 Chevy 2500 Dmax had a hitch weight limit of 2,000 lbs without a WD hitch (not that I would do it). Also, for the most part, the F250 is the same size as the F350, and same with RAM/Chevy.

Hi,

So, just bought a new F350 today - seems pretty well configured (has a 7.3L and the 11499 GVWR weight package) to easily handle the 28G (and probably something much larger if I ever decide to upgrade).

Got tons of great guidance from this thread and this forum in general.

Thanks !

 

[315RLTSinPA]

You made a good choice. Why anyone towing a trailer over 8k would choose a 1/2 ton is beyond me. Our trailer has a listed tongue weight of just under 1200lbs, but loaded up it is at 1900lbs. I have seen an F150 towing our model of trailer, SCARY!

 

[classicrockguy]

You made a good choice. Why anyone towing a trailer over 8k would choose a 1/2 ton is beyond me. Our trailer has a listed tongue weight of just under 1200lbs, but loaded up it is at 1900lbs. I have seen an F150 towing our model of trailer, SCARY!

So you have 11,295gvw -1,900 tongue = 9,395 on the axles? I can’t load my same trailer (2022) in a way that moves that much weight to the tongue with that little weight on the axles. I run about 9,900 on the axles with about 1,400 on the tongue which is right at 11,295gvw. This requires some pretty careful trailer loading. Empty water tanks, except for a few gallons of fresh and a few gallons of black. 20lb instead of 30lb propane tanks. Very little in front storage areas. It’s a fight to stay under 11,295 gvw overall, and especially difficult to manage weight on the kitchen side. What is your total weight with 1,900 on the tongue?

FWIW, agree with your comments about towing heavier trailers with 1/2 tons. My previous F150 could not have handled my current 315rlts.