Hi Everyone. Well, after 15 years the RV-Dreams Community Forum is coming to an end. Since it began in August 2005, we've had 58 Million page views, 124,000 posts, and we've spent about $15,000 to keep this valuable resource for RVers free and open. But since we are now off the road and have settled down for the next chapter of our lives, we are taking the Forum down effective June 30, 2021. It has been a tough decision, but it is now time.
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I don't know how to attach pics, but you can PM me at EBendana@yahoo.com and I'll send them along...after attending the Spring RV Dreams Rally and getting weighed, we realized ww were too close to our max towing capability, so we upgraded and ordered our new ride...we love it!
2014 Dodge 3500 4x4 Diesel, Manual Transmission, Standard Cab, with Goosneck hitch. Dual Rear Wheels...what a difference compared to our 2500 SRW. Even though they have the same engine and gear ratio , the DRW really makes it a much sturdier ride...so glad we went to the rally and upgraded the truck!
-- Edited by EBendana on Wednesday 16th of July 2014 07:07:52 PM
We don't even know what he is towing. How can we say he has enough truck?
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2003 Teton Grand Freedon 2006 Mobile Suites 32TK3 SOLD 2006 Freightliner Century 120 with Detroit 14L singled, ultrashift, hauling a 2016 Smart Passion
We did the same thing, we went to the Spring Rally in TX in 2012, had our truck and rig weighed by Howard and Linda.
We knew we were close on the numbers but did not realize how bad we really were.
When we got back to our home base in Florida, we traded the 2500HD SRW on a 3500HD DRW, wow what a difference.
Now we recently traded our 5th Wheel on a larger / heaver one, we still have plenty of "Comfort Room" with the weight numbers.
Our new 5th Wheel shows an as shipped weight of 14,040 lbs. (we will probably be in the mid 16k range loaded), we have a Curt Q24 24,000 lb. rated hitch and and our truck has a tow rating of 23,500 lbs. (I think we will be ok)
When we attend the Reunion Rally in NC next spring, we will get our new setup weighted again so we can see what the actual weight numbers are.
Our 34.5 Work N Play only weighs 11,500 empty, fully loaded it was 13,200 (with motorcycle and golf cart)...our new truck, since it is manual is only rated to tow 18,500, so we feel like we have plenty of margin! The dual rear wheels make a WORLD of difference, as do the 17.5 inch rim, 18 ply J rated trailer tires we upgraded too...if I learned one thing at the rally, it was SAFETY!
You good. Just many think a dually will pull anything. God bless
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2003 Teton Grand Freedon 2006 Mobile Suites 32TK3 SOLD 2006 Freightliner Century 120 with Detroit 14L singled, ultrashift, hauling a 2016 Smart Passion
