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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
We weighed the TV w/TT attached (with propane & battery already installed)and got a TV weight of 8200. We unhooked the TT and got a TV weight of 7600. That means the tongue weight was 600# - correct? Why would that be if you are saying it needs to be 800-1200? How would that happen? Also, I'm sure this TT will be right at the 10,500# when it's all loaded up with stuff. Would that improve the situation?

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