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Old 01-13-2018, 02:23 PM   #41
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Hi nice looking set up, question with the boat on the back what weight is being placed the 5ver axles? normally the pin weight would I guess10/20% of load of 5ver thus reducing Axle weight,in your case you are reducing the pin weight and increase Axle weight, it would be interesting to no the ball weight of the boat, again guess with 5ver full loaded and boat attached the Axle weight on the 5ver may be over the gross permit able , now applying this in the UK you would no longer be insured and no doubt contravene several laws, unfortunately we have a very perceptible law.
Thanks for sharing your photo.
I haven’t actually weighed it, but I would guess around 300# on the ball.
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Old 01-13-2018, 02:49 PM   #42
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Rockwood give a pin weight of 1420lbs empty , so your Axle weight when full loaded with be over there max limit.
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Old 01-14-2018, 07:37 AM   #43
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Rockwood give a pin weight of 1420lbs empty , so your Axle weight when full loaded with be over there max limit.
Ya I guess I’ll have to tell the wife she will have to take less close next time.��
Not saying nothing could happen but I have been hauling boats with every fifth wheel I’ve owned for about 25 years now.Here in Michigan it’s a pretty common practice, you see a lot of them.
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Old 01-14-2018, 08:13 AM   #44
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Through some research see if you can find the original manufacturer of your truck's Axles. I found that mine made by Dana Spicer have a gross axle rating of 11,500 lbs on the rear. GM rates them at 6,200 lbs. I understand that the rating system is there for safety purposes but if you are going to be slightly overweight just be sure that you have added suspension upgrades (Timbren SES) and your tires are within the load range.
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Old 01-14-2018, 08:25 AM   #45
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Through some research see if you can find the original manufacturer of your truck's Axles. I found that mine made by Dana Spicer have a gross axle rating of 11,500 lbs on the rear. GM rates them at 6,200 lbs. I understand that the rating system is there for safety purposes but if you are going to be slightly overweight just be sure that you have added suspension upgrades (Timbren SES) and your tires are within the load range.
Which I have done.
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Old 01-16-2018, 07:08 AM   #46
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Well you luck people , you are to get a new Ford Ranger with option of the F150 engine.

http://www.motortrend.com/news/video...nside-and-out/

I guess this will hit hard the Toyota and the like tow trucks.
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Old 04-11-2018, 08:41 PM   #47
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I have a 2016 8299WS pulled with a 2005 chevy 2500HD Duramax. Sits level when hooked to truck.
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Old 04-12-2018, 11:21 PM   #48
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Well you luck people , you are to get a new Ford Ranger with option of the F150 engine.

Video Details the 2019 Ford Ranger Inside and Out - Motor Trend

I guess this will hit hard the Toyota and the like tow trucks.
Frank- it's been a while. What did you finally get, truck-wise? And how is that 8289 working out?
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I pull a 2014 8289 with my 2011 Ford F250 Superduty. 65 mph on cruise anywhere I want to go and I live in the Pacific Northwest with lots of hills. I get an average of about 11 MPG. Up to 12.5 on the flats. Sits level without any modifications to the trailer.
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Congratulations on the new trailer; I also have a 2018 8299bs and a 2016 GMC 2500 duramax crewcab , added a extra leaf spring and the timbren kit , it squats only 3 1/2 inches , I only pulled it twice without the spring addition except from storage to home, I am eager to see how it handles on the highway next week, but I am very pleased so far.
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Congratulations on the new trailer; I also have a 2018 8299bs and a 2016 GMC 2500 duramax crewcab , added a extra leaf spring and the timbren kit , it squats only 3 1/2 inches , I only pulled it twice without the spring addition except from storage to home, I am eager to see how it handles on the highway next week, but I am very pleased so far.


I also added a front level kit
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We haul all this with a 2500 gmc 6.2 gas with no problem.


Nice!
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