Posted 2012-09-26 9:59 AM (#147235 - in reply to #147230) Subject: RE: Enough truck?
Location: Central Arkansas
Painted, that is empty weight BEFORE, all my stuff! Water, clothes, food, hay, tack, scooter, saddle rack, fan, chairs, etc. I figure , by my guesstamation, I should come in at around 14 or 15K. First chance I have to get it on a CAT scale after loading THE stuff, I plan to. As we gear up for retirement, I only want to keep one truck. Now, I just need to make sure which one! LOL!
ps...the 18K weight was the absolute most weight that the mfg says is allowable. I doubt if I will ever come close since I don't put stuff in the hayrack and I rarely carry more than two equine at the most. Usually, it's me and just one reiner, when the trainer isn't hauling her.
Posted 2012-09-26 10:27 AM (#147236 - in reply to #147230) Subject: RE: Enough truck?
Regular
Posts: 80 Location: Central WI
We have an '08 Elite 3H 11' SW with full LQ that we have no problem hauling with an F350 dually. Based on your empty weight your trailer is a bit heavier. You must have a longer short wall and/or heavier conversion package. First stop we made was to the CAT scale. For comparison our trailer empty weight is 7800# with a 15270# GVWR. Full tank of water, full tank of diesel, two passengers, 2 horses, and all riding/camping gear: steer axle 4720#, drive axle 6040#, trailer axle 9460# with a full gross weight of 20220#. All weights fall within both the truck and trailer limits including CGVWR of 23500#. Since you already have the larger truck once you get your axle weights you'll have your answer and know which truck to part with.
Posted 2012-09-29 4:54 PM (#147317 - in reply to #147230) Subject: RE: Enough truck?
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Posts: 264 Location: Sumas Washington
Is your Dodge a dually? Do you tow in the mountains? Are your trailer brakes in good working order? I would think that your truck is plenty for the load you describe.