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Re: Are my calculations wrong?
Thanks for all the advice. I have not yet even come close on deciding what to buy. Actually I will be going to the Hershey, Pa show this fall and will start getting ideas for floorplans, etc. I also plan to weigh the truck at a better scale that will give me the axle weights. Maybe then I'll be better prepared for the show and the dealers who are going to be telling me I can tow anything. Although I am still somewhat confused on the numbers (seems that there are several different formulas that have been suggested), I believe that I am getting a realistic picture now. In no way do I want to go over the weight allowances. Life is too short to take chances just to gain some room for stuff that I can probably do without anyway. Thanks for all your suggestions. I will probably get back to yall after I get more accurate weights. Be safe out there!415Views0likes0CommentsAre my calculations wrong?
I think I goofed big time. After reading a lot about the Ecoboost, and having owned a 5th wheel with an F350 in the past, I decided to go with the smaller Ecoboost, and was impressed with the high towing figures. So, I got this nicely tricked-out truck, and much to my dismay, after reading many many posts here and on other forums, I am just worried silly that my truck is not up to snuff. I want desperately to be able to pull a 5ver, knowing the limitations with a short-bed (I had a Pullrite on the F350 and loved it), but it seems like this is not possible with the numbers I’ve computed. So, please help me out by checking my figures, and suggesting any possible solutions. 2013 Ecoboost, short-bed, FX4 3.73, Max Tow Package, 7650 GVR Package GCWR=17,100 Max Loaded Trailer Weight=11,200 Rear GAWR=4050, Front GAWR=3750 I weighed the truck, loaded with fuel (36 gal), myself and passenger, supplies, but no hitch Loaded weight of truck came to 6500 Unfortunately this was on a waste management co. scale that did not have a way to get rear axles. If I add 200lb. to my truck weight (for a 5ver hitch), it comes to 6700. I subtracted that from the GCWR of 17,100 and got 10,400. But then I subtracted the truck weight from the GVWR and got 950. I then divided that by .18 and got a final reading of 5277 lbs that I can safely tow. Is this right? If so, it looks like a 5ver is out of the question because I doubt if there are any out there that would come in at that weight and be anything decent. I pray that I am doing these calculations wrong. Even when I divided the 950 by .15 (for a regular trailer hitch), I still only have 6333 lbs to tow. Something just seems terribly wrong and unfair to me. Don’t wanna whine because I do have this wonderful new truck, drives like a dream, getting over 17 mph, smooth ride, but I have just retired and was looking forward to getting about a 30 ft. 5ver or trailer and striking out cross-country. If these numbers are right, looks like I’ll have to settle for a hybrid or a pop-up! Any suggestions would be helpful. And thanks for all the posts. I have been lurking on the forum for years but never felt I had enuf expertise to contribute anything useful. Maybe some day I can pay-back to all you folks who take the time to help those of us who are wandering around in towing la-la land!3.2KViews0likes14CommentsRe: 2010 and 2011 Winnebago Vista 30W Owners
Hello all...have just discovered this thread because I was searching for info on the Winn 33C! Great info! Am looking forward to hearing more since I probably won't be able to start negotiations until next spring. Have never driven a Class A before but fell in love with the floor plan. I had a 5th wheel for several years, then sold it so I could build a log cabin in the Nat'l Forest of WVA. Now that that is done, we've got the traveling bug again, so began looking a Class A's by going to the big RV show in PA recently. I've been somewhat staggered by the pricing however but have read on other posts that I could probably be safe in making an offer that's 20-25% off sticker price. Would any of yall care to comment on that, or give me any advice? If I can't get the price down, I will consider a Vista as well. I live in VA, so hope that yall are enjoying the trees! Take care....and thanks for all your great posts!252Views0likes0Comments
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