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TxYellowRose


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So we're going to window shop 5ers later today.

Been looking at GCWRs, GVWRs, etc. this morning on my truck.  Needless to say, my brain started to implode so I'm taking a break.  biggrin

My question is...do you have a rough idea of the weight of your cargo in your 5er is fully loaded...dishes, linens, clothes, basement, all that stuff.  Just curious what we might be looking at in weight addition once loaded.

It's just the two of us, our bikes are very light, not really thinking we would need a washer/dryer combo in the 5er...

I know to look at pin weights and so forth.

We would be towing with an '08 Ford F-350 diesel 4x4 SRW, 3.73 rear axle crew cab with towing package....not Toss Boss.  It's a long bed.

Everything else seems so simple compared to figuring out weights!  confuse

Thanks a bunch!

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We just reweighed a few weeks ago, after a couple of years of ignoring the issue. smile.gif
We were amazed to find we were over weight by about 800 pounds at 17,060#

The bottom line is we have managed to add 4,375 pounds of "stuff" somehow, or other. Needless to say, we will be doing some trimming after we settle for the winter in Florida.

You don't realize it, but the stuff adds up, books, canned goods, tools, toys, pet food, etc.

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I read an article one time, and if my memory serves me right, it said that a full-time RVer needs between 3000 and 4000 lbs. of cargo carrying capacity in his RV. Now, if you're pack rats like we are, you'll be pushing that 4000 lb. mark. smile

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Weight is an issue for sure. How much "stuff" you think is needed is like nailing jello to a wall. What I consider necessary and what you cannot do without are poles apart. Books, canned goods, cooking utensils, dishes, clothing, special clothing, etc all add up, and do so quickly.

You will have to do like the rest of us. After loading the RV, go to a scale and weigh the entire rig with full fuel and all parties on board. Then, go to the side and disconnect the RV. Go back to the scale and weigh again. Do the math and prepare to be surprised at how heavy "just that little bit of stuff" is. Then, unload the things that "might be handy", or that it would be nice to have when the need arises. Go back and repeat the weigh process. Repeat until you are at or slightly above the GCWR.

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In looking at your 5ver be sure to check the weights and see what the posted sheet inside the rig is saying. It should have the weight of the rig as it sits on the lot with any of the added options. It should also tell you what the max it can weigh. You should be able to do the math and determine what they are allowing for CCCs. I think we read or heard from some source that full-timers should add between 2,500 to 3,500 lbs. If the rig cannot go that high I would reconsider.

Don't listen to the salesperson....do the math yourself.


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Forgot to mention...check your gross combination weight (truck and fifth wheel combined).
Know what your truck can tow. We own a motorhome so some of the folks here on the forum can help you better with your truck capacity.

Good luck!!

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TxYellowRose


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Thanks, Everyone
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I appreciate the input about the weights.  As stated in another post, I've ruled out the Montana for our current truck.  Nice rig if we had a dually but I know we will find just the right 5er for us eventually.

Can you say shop till you drop?  Thanks again!

Peace,
Betty

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