Whats Your Real Weights? Truck and Trailer. The Real Deal

[juzplanekrazy]

I don’t know if it’s been done before or not but I was thinking about keeping a running list of real truck weights by year and type, and trailer weights by brand, size and what the total combined weight is of each guys rig. I was hoping the info would be a help for guys wondering about what the real weights are for a certain type of truck and to keep track of the more popular brand 5th wheel trailers. Another thing that will come out of it will be to see just how many guys really know what they are towing and if they know what their weight capacities are.
I’m sure it will take some time to compile a list and it will grow as guys add there info but I’m hoping it will help the newer guys in the long run to be directed back over to this thread in the future.
I’ll keep the TV lists to mainly the big 3 and from ¾ ton and up and I’ll try to keep the 5ers in a group by real GVW, length, and then manufacture. Any ideas are welcome as long as it makes things easier. And only real information can be given, so no guessing allowed. Only guys that have scaled there rigs or are totally certain of the weights.
Let’s see if I can keep the format real simple to type down and that will make it simpler for guys to refer back to and to keep track of.
Here we go……

TV - 2006 Dodge Mega Cab 3500 4x4, real scaled weight with full fuel, hitch, DH-DW and misc. gear = 7,500lbs. TV GVWR is 10,200lbs
5ver – KZ New Vision TH 38ft 14,500lbs loaded GVW. GVWR is 18,000lbs
Normal running TV & TH GCW weight= 22,500lbs, TV GCWR is 23,000lbs
Real Wet Pin Weight=2,950lbs

[dyow2022]

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[garyp4951]

Finally weighed my newest 5er.
2018 Ram 2500 CC SB Cummins, 2019 Vanleigh Pinecrest
Without rv, steer 4880, drive 3540
With rv, steer 4940, drive 5860, trailer axle 8740
Gross 19540

[Cummins12V98]

Pete_k wrote:
Mine only weights 35,560. Thats full of fuel and hooked to the truck. But then again the truck has 470 gallons of diesel in it.
My Steer axle weights 11,200 lbs

Surprised you are ONLY 1,560# heavier than I am.

[Mike134]

Pete_k wrote:
Mine only weights 35,560. Thats full of fuel and hooked to the truck. But then again the truck has 470 gallons of diesel in it.
My Steer axle weights 11,200 lbs

Nice to see someone who follows through about "get a bigger truck"
Always thought those preachers that stop at a 1 ton were hypocrites.

[Pete_k]

Mine only weights 35,560. Thats full of fuel and hooked to the truck. But then again the truck has 470 gallons of diesel in it.
My Steer axle weights 11,200 lbs

[MikeRP]

My new 2020 Ram 3500 Longhorn long bed SRW Crew Cab with my B&W slider from my old truck, tool box loaded, 46 gallon ATI tanks full, me in the cab, reg tank full, def full loaded for a trip weighs 9300 lbs, 3980 on the drive axle. I have a 4156 lb payload. But I’m still very close to Max w my fifth wheel running 14,000 lbs.

I’ll probably switch to a Reese Goosebox and I may go to super singles, 295/70R18 at 4080 lb load rating per tire.

[Mike134]

2019 F150 varies between 7000 and 7100 fully loaded ready to travel with trailer hitched.
Prime Time Adventurer 21rbs 6300 wet and stocked with food, usually 16% tongue weight to start.

[DW-gray]

jdj5125 wrote:
i have a dodge ram 2500 diesel i have a 43 ft 5th wheel trailer i weigh it at cat scale i was 19660 gross weight am i good at this weight

That is difficult to determine. I recommend you visit FifthWheelStreet.com and follow the 4-Step Weight Safety Plan.

[TravelinDog]

jdj5125 wrote:
i have a dodge ram 2500 diesel i have a 43 ft 5th wheel trailer i weigh it at cat scale i was 19660 gross weight am i good at this weight

Thank you

[jdj5125]

i have a dodge ram 2500 diesel i have a 43 ft 5th wheel trailer i weigh it at cat scale i was 19660 gross weight am i good at this weight

[TravelinDog]

BillandCarole wrote:
As a unofficial member of what is referred to as the weight police, please keep in mind that this is an educational forum. We are not going to jump out and arrest you.
Having spent more than 20 years as a weight and balance specialist (ACFT Loadmaster) I have more understanding than most. I have operated under various rules running from peace time "take no chances- be safe", to combat, "just get it there, and try not to break anything."
After you post, read the comments and make the decision that take the various opinions into account. Its your life. Unfortunately our decisions sometimes put others at risk.
Regards
Bill

Yup, you're the one I was referring to. I guess you just couldn't help yourself. :h

I asked a simple question of those that tow with a 2500.
There are many example of 5ers being towed with 3/4 ton trucks over in the picture section of the 5th wheel forum.

[BillandCarole]

As a unofficial member of what is referred to as the weight police, please keep in mind that this is an educational forum. We are not going to jump out and arrest you.
Having spent more than 20 years as a weight and balance specialist (ACFT Loadmaster) I have more understanding than most. I have operated under various rules running from peace time "take no chances- be safe", to combat, "just get it there, and try not to break anything."
After you post, read the comments and make the decision that take the various opinions into account. Its your life. Unfortunately our decisions sometimes put others at risk.
Regards
Bill

[Cummins12V98]

TravelinDog wrote:
I'm wondering how many of you tow one with a 2500? My wife and I are looking to buy a 5er to tow with our 2017 Ram CTD 2500. Before the payload police start preaching, I don't want to hear it. The 2500 is what we have so we'll have to make it work.
We are NOT going to go out and buy a 3500.

Hey bags and 19.5's will do wonders. :B

[TravelinDog]

I'm wondering how many of you tow one with a 2500? My wife and I are looking to buy a 5er to tow with our 2017 Ram CTD 2500. Before the payload police start preaching, I don't want to hear it. The 2500 is what we have so we'll have to make it work.
We are NOT going to go out and buy a 3500.