I actually bought the Torklifts and springloaded turnbuckles last night. Found the exact ones I needed new on craigslist for 25% off. Everything I read said the only way to go is the Torklifts.
I contacted Jayco when I bought it. They said empty weight with standard equipment is 1135 pounds and confirmed it by sending me the factory specs. My F150 has a payload of 2000 pounds (which is why I bought a F150 over a Tundra which has like 1500). I do not plan on using the water tank. I actually plan on removing it. I camp by rivers and lakes most of the time so I can filter my own water which is what I normally do but winter I might have to carry a 5 gallon jug which is only 40 pounds. I'm also removing the furnace since its electric only. I'm going with the Westabo knock off that weighs about 50 pounds less. I'm going to trim more weight where I can. I want it as light as I can get it.
Any recommendations on trimming weight would be appreciated. I'm thinking removing cabinet doors and adding mesh. Replace the heavy table with something lighter like aluminum. If I can trim another 100+ pounds I would be pretty stoked.
