New TC and Truck what it all added up to weight and handling .
Even when I knew this rig would be heavy I still can't believe how much it all added up to.
First weight in truck SRW f350 SC 8 ' box full tank / tie downs/ extended hitch/ wife and I / to dogs , tail gate off.
Rancho shocks sway bar camper package / With Timbrens / 18 wheels E tires rated at 3,640 each
It came in at 8,206 LBS.
Next loaded camper water tanks 2/3rds full / all necessary camping stuff / Honda 2000 Gen.
Back to Hy Way scale Loads on truck were now Front 5,148 lbs Rear 7,524 lbs Total A whopping
12,672 Lbs with camper and truck loaded and ready to go.
So Truck 8,206 Lbs
Adventure 980RDS 3,400 Lbs dry 4,450 Lbs loaded I really can't believe loaded it when up over a 1000 lbs just like some of you have said about loaded campers.
OMG I have had 5th wheels weigh in less than that LOL. My biggest concern would be tires loads
My rear tires both together are rated for 7280 lbs and my load is 7,524
And you know what the biggest surprise was how it all handled.
I am over weight at least 1000 lbs and truck handle like a dream even when meeting big trucks.
Very little sway on less I crank wheel back and forth then it will wobble once or twice and then back to stable , that I believe has to do with Timbrens I have on truck just a great produced IMO.
In fact even the wife drove it and was more comfortable with this rig than pulling my old 30 ' 5th wheel
All and all very please with how it all handled much more comfortable with this rig than I ever was with 30 ' 5th wheel.
Only concerns I have is over weight on my Michelin LT275/70R18 tire rate , truck I believe should be able to handle the rig after removing most of the water.
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