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Old 01-29-2018, 09:31 AM   #41
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Sure will do. I will be out Friday am and there until Saturday after desert!
Look forward to meeting you (and my next truck!) HA!
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Old 01-29-2018, 09:32 AM   #42
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Dan it’s funny you mention buying that fifth wheel you don’t want. [emoji23] I’ve done it and you’re right. After all if you own a diesel a fifth wheel will eventually end up attached. [emoji12]
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Sounds like TWOFOOTITUS!
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Old 01-30-2018, 08:53 AM   #44
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By the way, I got a preannouncement from RAM of their new 1500. It looks like the Mother of all 1/2 Ton trucks. 12K + towing, 2K Cargo, highest mileage, might even be a hybrid. A spiffy new look too.

I guess it's worth a look. But first year model...

Too late for me...

https://www.ramtrucks.com/2019/ram-1500.html
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Old 01-31-2018, 06:18 PM   #45
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Window sticker with options.



Weights, with and without trailer. Two 200 lb men and a 75 pound boy in truck while weighed.

850 lb ATV not on these weight tickets.



You can use your algebra skills to figure out the tongue weight and trailer weight between these two tickets.


Hi Bruce. I got to thinking about the CAT weight reports you shared. The 2nd one showed approx:: 4,000. 4500. 6200. On the axels. I was of the opinion the sweet spot was equal distribution of weight for each axel equally 1/3 truck front, 1/3 truck back, 1/3 travel trailer for safe and operational security. Am I wrong on this.

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I think it might be very difficult to achieve 1/3 on each axle or axle set.
Example my 2005 suburban 2500 cat ticket full fuel and wife and I included is 3780 front axle, 3140 on drive axle
With trailer (2008 Bigfoot 25FB with cargo box) attached with out weight distribution hooked up 3380 front, 4300 rear, 6000 trailer axles

with (Andersen)weight distribution on 3480 front,4160 rear and 6020 trailer axles.

I transferred 100# back to the front axle and removed 140# from rear axle and transferred 20# to the trailer axles.
These weights are not fully loaded, fresh water was empty for this weighing( 45 gallon capacity mostly centered over the axles)

This may not be ideal but I didnt wish to make more adjustments and re scale measurements, I did tighten the chains another turn of the adjusting nut after fully loaded but did not re weigh, and it has towed level and well for over 8k miles this past fall.

Most trucks that I am aware of are rated to carry more load on the rear axle than the front which is figured in to your payload capacity.
My understanding is to keep front weight near original not too light you don't want to lose steering ability especially in poor road conditions.
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