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Re: Tongue weight question
Looked at another Jayco 28bhbe. Dry weight of 6860# includes the weight of propane tanks and options. I am figuring a loaded weight of 7600-8000#. Like I stated earlier in the thread I use the Equal-Izmir 4 point WD with sway control and brake controller. I believe I will be in the specs for my TV. Although I figure at the top end of my payload and about 85% of my tow cap. I don't have the option of going to a CAT scale because A) I don't own the TT as of yet and B) I own a small business and the time to do that is just not in the cards right. I guess I am just looking for real world experience from you all. A more capable TV is at least 2 years away but we are really impressed with the 28bhbe and have not found another TT that we love and is in our $$ range. I realize I am beating this issue to death! Lol494Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tongue weight question
The brochure has it listed as 6540# but the dealer has it as 6700# after the battery propane and TV. I will be pulling with a 2015 Silverado 1500 double cab. the numbers are not that far off from my last trailer. its also listed as about a foot longer and less capacity in the holding tanks. I just didn't understand how a heavier trailer could be "lighter" at the tongue!493Views0likes0CommentsTongue weight question
So unfortunately my TT was totaled by a fallen tree 2 weeks ago. I went to a RV show and I am interested in a Jayco Jayflight 28bhbe. It is slightly heavier than my last trailer but has a lighter tongue weight. How does that work? Is that a going to be better for towing. My last trailer was dry weight of 6435 and tongue weight of 825. The new one I am looking at is 6700# with a 650 tongue weight. Any info would be helpful? Thanks2.4KViews0likes14CommentsRe: Towing with 1500
Sorry just getting back to posting. The trip went well! Truck pulled nicely and we had a great time at the campground although I do understand the "driveway camp first now". We got there and started to set up and I started losing interior lights and and other systems slowly but surely. Apparently I popped two 40 amp fuse for the converter and had no idea where to begin! Thanks to the folks at Beach Acres campground for all the help!!! I know we are newbies to the TT world and there is more gear to add to the weight of the trailer but the equalizer 4 point hitch kept it level and straight. Backing in was an adventure but not bad. All in all our first trip in trailer went well! Thanks for all the help!724Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with 1500
Final decision is an Aspen Trail 2810bhs with dry weight of 6475 towed by my 2015 Silverado double cab 5.3 V8. Pulled it home yesterday and I feel it did well but the trip was fairly short from the dealership. Heading out this weekend for our inaugural trip and will update you all again after my that. I'm a newbie so this aught to be comical. Stay tuned lol! Thanks for the info you all provided in helping me make a decision. P. S. Any tips for a newb will be greatly appreciated ????397Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with 1500
So it looks like I am settling on a 2015 aspen Trail 2810bhs dry weight is 6474. I know people say not to use dry weight but it's what I got. TV is a Silverado double cab posted earlier in the thread. What do you guys think? Opinions on the TT are welcome as well since it's my first TT and don't have much to compare to. Thanks a bunch319Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with 1500
Ok the specific truck I am purchasing says 1750 payload. The salesman was a bit off but still not bad. Tow cap 9200#. V8 3.42 gears. This is from the door sticker except the tow cap. this came from the website with this rear end with the v8. So what should I be looking for as far as TT's? I figure a 6300# dry weight max. If I am wrong let me know please. Also I will be carrying 2-4 adults. OMG just realized I need to consider my son as an adult-ish!?? most of my travels will be New England and the east coast.320Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing with 1500
Yes that is the Laredo I looked at. It is a lot of trailer and its high too. The dealer stated 1850 payload even if he is wrong the Chevy web site states 1796 which is still pretty good IMO. The sticker in the TT I looked at says 6860 as a dry weight which I feel is at the upper end of my comfort zone. Correct me if I am wrong here. It was time to dump the Ram anyway these New England winters have not been kind to it. Keep the posts coming I am hoping to capitalize on some end of season deal if I can. Thanks564Views0likes0Comments
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