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candjmc
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I'm looking at 2000 25ft golden falcon and the tag says it weighs 9800lbs
But the online nada says this unit weighs 6200 lbs, can anyone weigh in on this topic:)
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candjmc
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Hey all
Well we didn't buy the golden falcon although nice unit the weight and lack of useable seating bugged me,so we went with a 5600lb 2003 travelaire rustler with small slide.
We got it for s good price, needs couple repairs but seems solid.

I wanted to know if its ok to walk around up there,I would like to put the winter rv cover on and when I do it, takes me forever because I use ladders and sticks to move the cover around,my neighbours must love watching me??

Jram
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Mine is 100% stock, id have to check on capacity dont have the figures here but i know im well within specs.

candjmc
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Your 2001 probably has bigger capacity?I do have more then stock power I'm sitting at 300hp

Jram
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I tow This with my 2001 Ram 2500 Cummins and enjoy towing every trip. Plenty power and control.

2005 Eagle 281 RLS

WEIGHTS:
Unloaded Vehicle Weight 7775
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs)1795
Gross Vehicle Weight (lbs)9775
Cargo Carrying Capacity 2000


Eagle/Ram

candjmc
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Hmmm I think my old truck could pull that

Jram
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I just saw an online ad for "2000 GLENDALE GOLDEN FALCON 25MGT" it lists the DRY weight at 7580lbs.
NICE looking rig!

candjmc
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So that would mean trailer is about 7200lbs

Super_Dave
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candjmc wrote:
The GVWR sticker says 9500 pounds but I'm not sure if this is dry or wet and if this is loaded what's the dry weight
The nada says 6200lbs but I am not sure this is correct

GVWR is the maximum that the trailer is rated for fully loaded with all your gear, food, water.... The empty dry weight of the trailer is probably 20% - 25% less than the max.
Truck: 2006 Dodge 3500 Dually
Rig: 2018 Big Country 3155 RLK
Boat: 21' North River Seahawk

memtb
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I am amazed that a โ€˜97, 3/4 ton, Cummins Ram, is not rated to handle 9800#. Iโ€™m glad I didnโ€™t look at the โ€œyellow stickerโ€ :E when we were towing with ours! We likely were a little over our rating!
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candjmc
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The GVWR sticker says 9500 pounds but I'm not sure if this is dry or wet and if this is loaded what's the dry weight
The nada says 6200lbs but I am not sure this is correct

candjmc
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Hi enblethen can you pm me I can email you the plate if your able and dont mind having a look
Clayton.mcmullen95@gmail.com

enblethen
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6200 is most likely dry weight
9800 is gross weight

Bud
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candjmc
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That would make sense at any rate 9800 lbs is too heavy for 97 dodge ram 2500 Cummins

stickdog
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Could the 6200#'s be the axle carry weight and 9800 be the GVW?
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