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01-26-2016, 04:22 PM
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Location: North Texas
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Took delivery today
Today was the big day. Took delivery of your new 2016 Palomino Columbus 381FL. Truck pulled it like a dream. I mean I could tell it was back there but no issues getting up to 65. Of course I wanted to be safe so the first stop was the scales. Now I will say the first one I stopped at I screwed up and pulled too far forward. The guy barely spoke English so I just took the numbers and then reweighed it when I got home. Now these weights are straight after leaving the dealer. There is nothing in the trailer. We never haul water/grey/black either.
First weigh:
Steer Axle: 10720
Drive Axle: 00000
Trailer Axle: 10480
Gross Weight: 21200
2nd weigh:
Steer Axle: 4600
Drive Axle: 5780
Trailer Axle: 10500
Gross Weight: 20880
Tires on the trailer are "Westlake" ST235-80-16 and Sumec Wheels. I cannot find anything stamped on the wheels for maximum air pressure.
TV tires are Nitto Terra Grappler G2 LT305-55R20. Maximum weight is 3195 lbs at 65 psi.
Of course weight and tires are my concern now. What are you guys thoughts on weight and tires?
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Z71 Duramax/Allison Combo Pull Rite, ISR Series Superglide 16K, LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate W/ WirelessOne
Current RV: 2016 Palomino Columbus 381FL Fifth Wheel
Lippert Flex Air Pin Box, LT235-85-16 GY G614
Nights Camped 2013 - 6 • 2014 - 7 • 2015 - 12 • 2016 - 29 • 2017 - 16 (17 more planned!!)
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01-26-2016, 04:26 PM
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Forgot to add the photo of course... 
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Z71 Duramax/Allison Combo Pull Rite, ISR Series Superglide 16K, LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate W/ WirelessOne
Current RV: 2016 Palomino Columbus 381FL Fifth Wheel
Lippert Flex Air Pin Box, LT235-85-16 GY G614
Nights Camped 2013 - 6 • 2014 - 7 • 2015 - 12 • 2016 - 29 • 2017 - 16 (17 more planned!!)
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01-26-2016, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
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Took delivery today
Beautiful truck and even nicer rv!!
About the weight, I'll let the 5'er experts weigh in on that! (Pun intended). 
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01-26-2016, 04:37 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Took delivery today
Do they make your tv tire in a E ?
Nice Columbus!
2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
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01-26-2016, 05:43 PM
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Not that I am aware of. Those are 20's and I could go to 18 inch Michelin LTXs and they would be 3525 a tire.
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Z71 Duramax/Allison Combo Pull Rite, ISR Series Superglide 16K, LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate W/ WirelessOne
Current RV: 2016 Palomino Columbus 381FL Fifth Wheel
Lippert Flex Air Pin Box, LT235-85-16 GY G614
Nights Camped 2013 - 6 • 2014 - 7 • 2015 - 12 • 2016 - 29 • 2017 - 16 (17 more planned!!)
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01-26-2016, 06:14 PM
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Great looking combo! Congrats!
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01-26-2016, 07:43 PM
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WOW! Nice! I was reading your weights going "dang that's heavy wth is that...?" then saw the pic! Super nice big ole' 5er you got there!
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01-26-2016, 09:10 PM
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Z71 Duramax/Allison Combo Pull Rite, ISR Series Superglide 16K, LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate W/ WirelessOne
Current RV: 2016 Palomino Columbus 381FL Fifth Wheel
Lippert Flex Air Pin Box, LT235-85-16 GY G614
Nights Camped 2013 - 6 • 2014 - 7 • 2015 - 12 • 2016 - 29 • 2017 - 16 (17 more planned!!)
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01-26-2016, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member
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Nice, congrats!
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01-26-2016, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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NICE OUTFIT!
I am far from the weight police but to answer your question, you are probably over your Truck's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Combination Vehicle Weight.
My 2011 2500 Duramax has these ratings:
GVWR - 9900 LBS.
FRT AXLE - 5200 LBS.
REAR AXLE - 6200 LBS.
Advertised Trailer Max = 17,300 LBS.
These are visible on the inside of your door and stated quite clearly as to what YOUR truck is rated for. Assuming it hasn't changed much since 2011, given the above numbers and your scaled numbers you are already over without loading.
Up to you if you want to worry, you will get varied opinions on many forums. I'm aware that we are close but not losing sleep over it. 98% of our towing is currently in the prairies and the truck handles it like a complete dream. If we choose to head out across the country then I'll review the weights and maybe address it. Others will tell you that you have to have a Peterbilt or a Freightliner to pull that trailer.
But, you did ask
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01-26-2016, 10:21 PM
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Very nice setup! Omg that rig is huge!
Tire rack has 8 choices in that size in e rated. There is a Firestone at 252 and go up to 411. I think they are all good choices but they are some other members that know better than I do.
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01-26-2016, 10:48 PM
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IF there is a max pressure stamped on the rims, it will probably be on the inside, not the outside. Not all rims are stamped.
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02-04-2016, 02:44 PM
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Location: North Carolina
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We just placed an order for a Columbus 381 FL, cheers to you
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02-04-2016, 02:48 PM
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Very Nice. Fits nice in your driveway.
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02-04-2016, 02:56 PM
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Wow those are some beautiful windows around the master bed!! Very nice!!!
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02-04-2016, 02:57 PM
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Location: North Carolina
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We just ordered one today, how does it feel behind your TV, my TV a GMC Danali 2500HD 4x4, looks great stay intouch
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02-06-2016, 12:07 AM
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It seems your truck is a 2500 from the photo. If it is, I believe you have to much FW for the truck. MHO.
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02-06-2016, 04:18 PM
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Location: Tuttle, OK
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When you get your coach loaded with your normal items and your basement filled weigh it again. Check the weight limits of each the rear tires, which are on the tires, and I am pretty sure you will be over that or right on it. Now put something in the back of your truck. What I am saying is that you don't have enough truck. Think about how insurance companies work, If you are in an accident no matter whose fault you are overloaded and at fault. That's what I thought about and upgraded my truck. Your truck will probably handle the load and feel fine but it's not safe.
Okie
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02-06-2016, 04:38 PM
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Member
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Location: North Texas
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If it's close to the max on the tires/wheels, then I will upgrade them. Based on the empty weight I don't think I will be above the max weight of the truck. We travel lite.
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Z71 Duramax/Allison Combo Pull Rite, ISR Series Superglide 16K, LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate W/ WirelessOne
Current RV: 2016 Palomino Columbus 381FL Fifth Wheel
Lippert Flex Air Pin Box, LT235-85-16 GY G614
Nights Camped 2013 - 6 • 2014 - 7 • 2015 - 12 • 2016 - 29 • 2017 - 16 (17 more planned!!)
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02-06-2016, 05:01 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charles.maine
If it's close to the max on the tires/wheels, then I will upgrade them. Based on the empty weight I don't think I will be above the max weight of the truck. We travel lite.
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Imo you should not buy a trailer based on dry weight because you "travel light".
2015 Columbus 320RS
2008 2500HD Duramax
2015 nights camped "34"
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