Bigfoot real weights 2500 vs. 1500

[TxGearhead]

Yeah, I'm bombarding y'all with questions.
Looking at 2 different Bigfoots (feet)lol . A 2008 2500 9.4 long box, and a 2007 1500 9.5 longbox. The owner of the 2500 is listing the dry weight at 2780. Bigfoot lists current model 2500 at 2820.It has A/C, porcelain toilet, thermal windows, and skylight. With freshwater tank of 38gal and 6gal in the water heater. So, about 300# water, 100# A/C, microwave and toilet maybe 50? Total wet = about 3250#. Add 500# for stuff and 350 for folks. Minus the tailgate 50#? I'm right at my 4018# payload, I think. Your thoughts?
The 2007 1500 is claimed to be 2280#. Much smaller tank, 32 gal., assuming it hasn't changed. Has A/C. Add about 230 of water and 100# A/C and it's a little over 2600#. Plus 500# stuff and 350 folks = 3460#.
So the issue is, be right against my payload, or 500# breathing room?
My math and assumptions anywhere close?
Yes, it's very hot outside. The wife is watching cooking shows on TV, and I'm waiting on NASCAR to start!
2016 Ram 3500, SRW, CC, LB, 4x4, Cummins, Aisin.

[TxGearhead]

Well, I'm making plans to go look at the 9.4 Bigfoot......

[bigfootford]

2500 9.6 Bigfoot Birth year 2000... Wet weight 2600 Water 50 gal and 2 propane tanks per the label on the camper.

Loaded for camping right at 4,000. Camper has traveled almost 200,000 miles on 2 f250's. 2wd. Vision wheels and 19.5.s and airbags along with Bilstein shocks is all we have done for stability.

I often thought that the wet weight Bfoot and other Mfg's list does not include the stove, fridge, mattress and anything else you can have on it from the factory.

Jim

[TxGearhead]

Thanks for the info. I'll see if Bigfoot can provide a weight if I give them the VIN.

[GoinThisAway]

We have the Bigfoot in our signature below. The brochure from that year gives the Base Dry Weight at 2790 lb. The weight given on the outside tag says it has a base weight of 3222 lb with 39 gal water, 6 cu ft refrigerator, and 20 lb propane. The interior RV Spec Nameplate sheet gives the Factory Mass as 3,317 lb. I believe the latter is the dry weight with options. So my guess is the weight of the 25C9.4 that was provided by the owner is likely the RV Spec Nameplate weight since I'd expect there to be more than 10 lb difference given the foot difference in length.

[gbw]

I vouch for the larger as well. Larger tanks and better insulation.

I don't have exactly the same camper but its pretty close (I have the shortbox version). I seem to kick around 3800-3900lbs when loaded up. I don't pack a ton but it all adds up.

being a long box, it will probably ride a bit better than mine, but I find mine rides better with a full tank of water. With the tank at the very front, it balances out the weight a bit better.

Make sure you get a rubber mat or horse stall mat.

Good luck!

[arto_wa]

Hot or cold, I would buy the one with better insulation and thermal windows!
:C

[TxGearhead]

kohldad wrote:
Where are you getting those weights from? They may already have the factory options added them. Reason I ask is the 2007 brochure I have list the 15C9.5FS or FR as 1,970# and the 25C9.4LB as 2,435#.

The weight of the tailgate is eaten up by the tiedowns so that is a wash there.

If you plan on camping in below freezing temps, the 1/2 thicker walls and thermal windows will be greatly appreciated.

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[TxGearhead]

kohldad wrote:
Where are you getting those weights from? They may already have the factory options added them. Reason I ask is the 2007 brochure I have list the 15C9.5FS or FR as 1,970# and the 25C9.4LB as 2,435#.

The weight of the tailgate is eaten up by the tiedowns so that is a wash there.

If you plan on camping in below freezing temps, the 1/2 thicker walls and thermal windows will be greatly appreciated.

The weights came from the seller and the current BF website.
The 1500 weight of 2280 came off the tag. The 2500 weight the seller provided I assume is off the tag.
Is the tag weight the "as built" weight including any factory options, or the base weight with no options?
I plan to call BF this week to discuss.

[KD4UPL]

Buy the big one. The majority or TC haulers are well over their GVWR. Right or wrong that's just how it works out. I've been anywhere from 900 pounds to 1,600 pounds over on my various TC and truck combinations over the years.

[kohldad]

Where are you getting those weights from? They may already have the factory options added them. Reason I ask is the 2007 brochure I have list the 15C9.5FS or FR as 1,970# and the 25C9.4LB as 2,435#.

The weight of the tailgate is eaten up by the tiedowns so that is a wash there.

If you plan on camping in below freezing temps, the 1/2 thicker walls and thermal windows will be greatly appreciated.

[Itchey_Feet]

My first thought is you do not have to travel W/ water @ (full), and this (by your calculations will drop travel weight by almost 300#. You will be happier W/ larger on in my thoughts.

[TxGearhead]

^^^Yeah I'm doing all kinds of mental gymnastics to justify the bigger one. Occupant weight will be closer to front axle, rarely run down the road with the water tanks full, etc.
I towed our 5th wheel over payload with my F350, payload was 3260#. Traded that on the Ram just to get the peace of mind that I wasn't over weight.
If I can get the price down.......

[Artum_Snowbird]

Get the bigger one. You will carry it fine. If you check through this forum and see the weights people carry with their truck campers you will be one of the few within your payload, or near it.

Having had a heavily loaded 9'6 Snowbird slide, and now currently with a fifth wheel, the camper worked just fine on my 2000 F350. Overweight, yes, but with 19.5 wheels and tires on it, no problem.