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Explorer

Dec 26, 2013

Before I shave 200#,s off...

I'm right at about 220#'s overweight on my rig. Some of you would laugh at such a small amount, but I have a small 7' coachmen on a Ford Ranger. Add to the fact that I'm new at running a TC makes me extra cautious.

I'm already 1/2 tanking it and removed a bunch of misc stuff but still around 220#'s over.

I have some other ideas to reduce weight and wanted to ask for some of your input to help me along.

1. Replace stock mattress with an air mattress. aprx 40# reduction.

2. Remove air conditioner (wife not crazy about this one). aprx 90# reduction

3. Swap out 20# lp tank with a 11# lp tank. aprx 15# reduction.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Victor

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mooring_product
Explorer
Dec 26, 2013
Leave it alone, 200lbs isn't anything to worry about. Make sure you have good tires and drive safe...
K_Charles
Explorer
Dec 26, 2013
When in tech school we had to see how many parts we could remove from an engine and still have it run. After 100 or more parts were removed it ran but wasn't worth much. If you want it real light it will end up a cap. It won't be much like a TC.
Victory402
Explorer
Dec 26, 2013
I already removed the hitch(pita) and jacks. Love the spare tire idea.
TomG2
Explorer
Dec 26, 2013
Does Ranger have a receiver hitch that can be removed? Might be fifty pounds right where you need to lose it most. Spare tire to the front of vehicle, if it doesn't mess up balance. Remove jacks if you don't unload camper at destination. Three suggestions that may/may not work for you.
Victory402
Explorer
Dec 26, 2013
It has the jump seats, that we have never used. awesome Idea! thank you.
rooney77
Explorer
Dec 26, 2013
Does your truck have a backseat? Do you use it?