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4johnsonsandado
Explorer
Aug 31, 2013

2002 Excursion 7.3 LT D 2WD + 2012 JayFlight 32TSBH

Our friends are about to take off on their first RV adventure (year long - cross country!) and this is all new to them. I am trying to help as I can. I want to help them make sure they are not overl...
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4johnsonsandado
Explorer
Aug 31, 2013
They have just weighed the vehicle, 1/2 tank of gas, no kids/stuff/dogs (they have a gigantic dog - a bull mastive)and attached to an EMPTY trailer. They are already at 8200#. This isn't looking good. I will post back with the tongue weight which, I now understand, is a different issue - not to exceed 1200#. Will post back.

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