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Yes sir, I know. I tow a lot. I also know how much junk some people take with them, but I've learned over the years. I also have a friend who takes his 38-foot 5th-wheel from Minnesotastan to AZ for 6 months each winter to get out of the frozen wasteland. He told me that 6 months worth of stuff - including his wife's sewing machine and whatnot - runs right at 1360 pounds. He weighed before and after loading at a CAT scale, so that's a true weight. And that includes a full water tank.
I weighed ours completely empty and after loading it for a 2 week trip. I had 740 lbs worth of kitchen stuff, bedding, bathroom stuff, clothes, food, tools, electronics, ammo and odds'n'ends.
I also suspect he was overloaded on his axles also on his previous fifth wheel . He actually now has bought a new fifth wheel , and added 8K axles , disc brakes ,and a new F-450 to haul it all, and then blew that 6.7 Powerstroke . Thats the second 6.7 he's blown , first one was off warranty , this 450 was covered . He's a bit rough on trucks.I weighed ours completely empty and after loading it for a 2 week trip. I had 740 lbs worth of kitchen stuff, bedding, bathroom stuff, clothes, food, tools, electronics, ammo and odds'n'ends.
Can't forget the ammo.
Dang straight! What size TT/5th-wheel do you have?I weighed ours completely empty and after loading it for a 2 week trip. I had 740 lbs worth of kitchen stuff, bedding, bathroom stuff, clothes, food, tools, electronics, ammo and odds'n'ends.
Can't forget the ammo.
I'd say...Thats pretty good keeping it at 1360. I only weighed just once with my 38' fifth wheel ,and I was 980 , no food ,and not all the clothes we take , plus a few gallons of water I add for the trip , not more than 15-20 gallons , no need for anymore then that . So I would imagine I am at least 1300-1400 .
As said a friend has his basement packed to the ceiling with everything imaginable . Plus he hauls canned goods that fill the space under the bed . I can only imagine what his pin weight is .
31' Flagstaff 27VRL
Nice rig. What's your box length on that...~ 27'/28'?
29.5'. Only about 18" of tongue exposed for the tongue jack and battery. Propane tanks are inside.
I keep that much ammo in my trunk...I weighed ours completely empty and after loading it for a 2 week trip. I had 740 lbs worth of kitchen stuff, bedding, bathroom stuff, clothes, food, tools, electronics, ammo and odds'n'ends.
Can't forget the ammo.
Very good box length for that exterior length. We're in the market for a new TT. It's a toss-up between a Forest River Wildwood (or) Salem (they're the same trailer) 26RBS, or a Keystone Cougar 26RBS, or possibly a Dutchmen Astoria 2703RB. Keystone and Dutchmen are both manufactured by Thor Industries. We want as close to a true 4-season model as we can get because we are going to full-time in it for a while, maybe a couple years. I'm also looking for the heaviest I can get in that length because I figure the heavier it is, the beefier construction materials they used, the more wear and tear it can take. I full-timed in a motorhome and a TT years ago and it's a pretty laid back lifestyle. You won't really save any money living in an RV vice a house or apartment, but there isn't any yard to mow.
Very good box length for that exterior length. We're in the market for a new TT. It's a toss-up between a Forest River Wildwood (or) Salem (they're the same trailer) 26RBS, or a Keystone Cougar 26RBS, or possibly a Dutchmen Astoria 2703RB. Keystone and Dutchmen are both manufactured by Thor Industries. We want as close to a true 4-season model as we can get because we are going to full-time in it for a while, maybe a couple years. I'm also looking for the heaviest I can get in that length because I figure the heavier it is, the beefier construction materials they used, the more wear and tear it can take. I full-times in a motorhome and a TT years ago and it's a pretty laid back lifestyle. You won't really save any money living in an RV vice a house or apartment, but there isn't any yard to mow.
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If your after a true four season trailer then look at Northwood Nash, Arctic Fox and Outdoors RV trailers. Built in La Grande Oregon for years and they are heavy duty and built to last. We are on our second Nash trailer and off grid in all kinds of weather so far down to 15 degrees. So well insulated the heater only comes on a couple times a night in real cold weather.Very good box length for that exterior length. We're in the market for a new TT. It's a toss-up between a Forest River Wildwood (or) Salem (they're the same trailer) 26RBS, or a Keystone Cougar 26RBS, or possibly a Dutchmen Astoria 2703RB. Keystone and Dutchmen are both manufactured by Thor Industries. We want as close to a true 4-season model as we can get because we are going to full-time in it for a while, maybe a couple years. I'm also looking for the heaviest I can get in that length because I figure the heavier it is, the beefier construction materials they used, the more wear and tear it can take. I full-timed in a motorhome and a TT years ago and it's a pretty laid back lifestyle. You won't really save any money living in an RV vice a house or apartment, but there isn't any yard to mow.
I had originally looked at Northwood and ORV, but the closest dealer for any of them is well over 200 miles from my current location. Not traveling that far on the chance I might like something they have. I have to go with the makes/models I have available within a reasonable drive. However, we may not be buying until we get out to Arizona, so there are dealers much closer to where we will be there. I'm actually surprised about your Grand Design comment. They are owned by Winnebago, who has a solid rep for fairly good quality.
We cut the deal on our latest Nash over the phone, drove 900 miles to get it as nobody between Central California and Spokane WA had one the way we wanted.
