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FreeLanceing
Dec 04, 2014Explorer II
The lance sticker for the 815 (at least the one in my driveway) lists the weight with full water tank, full propane tank. Mine says 1875 its real close to that. I scaled just under 2200 loaded for a 6 week trip to alaska. I know I carry a LOT less stuff than some folks that post on this forum. I ran mine for years on 1/2 chevy 3 different trucks. I ran 3 years with p tires that came with a new truck. I could not get the e's I wanted fast enough. Never have I felt unsafe or out of controll. Its just me and a dog. He has never complained. I bought a 3/4 for my alaska trip. It does handle the load much better. It does stop a little better not much really. The 3/4 broke down twice the 1/2 s never did. I am now looking for another new one. I am looking at both 1/2 and 3/4. I would not by a diesle. For my needs and having owned both either will do the job. If i lived near mountians I would go 3/4 all the way. I am a very good driver, 57 never had a ticket. Held a CLD for 38 years now and the govmt is trying very hard to take mine away. Anyhow either will do it the 3/4 will do it better. Depends on your experiance, use, travel, and how much #$^^& you feel you need bring along.
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