Real world toy hauler weights
Hi, I just purchased a 2016 escalade esv with a 6.2 and 8 speed transmission. I have a 5th wheel now that I pull with my duramax. I was thinking abouthe down sizing to a bumper pull toy hauler that I ...
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lincster wrote:
You are asking good questions, but making mistakes.
Asking real world weights is good.
Going to manufactures weights is bad.
Real life example and weights.
My 2004 Weekend Warrior FS3000 had a tongue weight listed from Warrior of 950lbs.
I bought a tongue weight scale and measured at the ball.
No water, no toys etc. Actual tongue weight scale was 1400lbs.
Full water, no toys. Actual tongue weight scale went to 1700lbs.
4 full size quads. full water, Actual tongue weight went back to 1400lbs. I bought a WD system capable of 1500lbs and bought a new receiver for my truck to match the weights.
My trailer had 3 axles. My buddy has a FS2600 by Warrior, 2 axles. Same scenarios tested as above.
1700lbs
2100lbs
1700lbs
So, as you can see, real world tongue weight is much different than a brochure.
IMO, any full size toyhauler is too much for an 1/2 ton chassis vehicle.
I see. The toy hauler is a winnebago spyder 24fq. Could i have the trailer weighed at the dealership? I know it will be empty but it could give me a starting point i guess? Thanks again for your help.
