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Originally Posted by PopBeavers
mtnguy (Chap)
Can you post the data. All I ever did was weigh my three axles loaded. I would be interesting in all of the weights you measured, both loaded (final) and unloaded.
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Here ya go Wayne:
The variables: Options (including options of low profile a/c, 11' awning, TV antenna, hanging cabinet, microwave box w/drawer, stove cover), 1 group 24 battery on the tongue, with water & holding tanks empty, propane tanks full, and lightly loaded (some pots, pans, and dishes, bed covers, some other camping supplies, chock blocks, but no foodstuff.....total estimated weights @ 200 lbs):
Truck weights (with me @ 185 lbs):
Front Axle 3320
Rear Axle 2560
Total 5880
With Trailmanor hooked up (65 lbs. of WDH are included):
Front Axle 3100
Rear Axle 3260
TM Axle 2920
Tongue 480
WDH with 8 lengths of chain:
Front Axle 3160
Rear Axle 3160
TM Axle 2960
Tongue 440
WDH with 7 lengths of chain:
Front Axle 3240
Rear Axle 3000
TM Axle 3040
Tongue 360
I figure when I load the missus and front of the truck bed up for camping, than the front axle should be loaded more, so I usually tow with 7 lengths of chain. If I am traveling with a heavy load in the bed and water in my fresh water tank, I will crank the WDH to 6 lengths, which I have never done weights on.
Hope this helps,
Chap