Purchasing used Weekend Warrior Toy Hauler
Hello, I am in the market for a toy hauler. I am looking at the 2004-2007 Weekend warriors. I am considering the 2600, 2800 up to the 3000. I have done a lot of research on the law suit and know wha...
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I can help on weights.
3/4 ton truck won't be enough if you want to stay within the tow ratings of your truck. Here is the data to support that.
I had a 2004 FS3000.
Tongue weights in different configs using a Sherline tongue weight scale measured at the ball:
Empty trailer, no water, no fuel, no toys: 1400lbs of tongue weight.
Trailer with no toys, full water and full fuel: 1700lbs of tongue weight.
Trailer with 4 quads, full water, full fuel: 1400lbs of tongue weight.
Trailer weighed on a CAT scale with 4 quads, full water, full fuel, food etc. 12,800lbs.
Trailer weighed empty, no water, no fuel: 9600lbs.
My buddy owned a 2002 FS2600.
Tongue weights in different configs using a Sherline tongue weight scale measured at the ball:
Empty trailer, no water, no fuel, no toys: 1600lbs of tongue weight.
Trailer with no toys, full water and full fuel: 2000lbs of tongue weight.
Trailer with 4 quads, full water, full fuel: 1700lbs of tongue weight.
He said his fully loaded weights with 2 quads was 11,950lbs.
So, you can see that the tongue weights alone will be over most receiver hitch ratings, at least stock receivers.
A newer truck might be ok on GCWR, but depends on tow ratings.
Hope this helps.
3/4 ton truck won't be enough if you want to stay within the tow ratings of your truck. Here is the data to support that.
I had a 2004 FS3000.
Tongue weights in different configs using a Sherline tongue weight scale measured at the ball:
Empty trailer, no water, no fuel, no toys: 1400lbs of tongue weight.
Trailer with no toys, full water and full fuel: 1700lbs of tongue weight.
Trailer with 4 quads, full water, full fuel: 1400lbs of tongue weight.
Trailer weighed on a CAT scale with 4 quads, full water, full fuel, food etc. 12,800lbs.
Trailer weighed empty, no water, no fuel: 9600lbs.
My buddy owned a 2002 FS2600.
Tongue weights in different configs using a Sherline tongue weight scale measured at the ball:
Empty trailer, no water, no fuel, no toys: 1600lbs of tongue weight.
Trailer with no toys, full water and full fuel: 2000lbs of tongue weight.
Trailer with 4 quads, full water, full fuel: 1700lbs of tongue weight.
He said his fully loaded weights with 2 quads was 11,950lbs.
So, you can see that the tongue weights alone will be over most receiver hitch ratings, at least stock receivers.
A newer truck might be ok on GCWR, but depends on tow ratings.
Hope this helps.
