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Old 03-11-2013, 12:28 PM   #1
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320RS Dry weights with accessories

320RS owners... Could you please post the dry weight listed on the yellow sticker attached to your coach and the heavier options you ordered.

Options like 4 or 6 point leveling, 2nd AC, slide toppers, dual pane windows, fiberglass rear cap.

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Old 03-11-2013, 03:36 PM   #2
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The sticker weight of our 320RS is 11,650 pounds. We optioned in the stackable washer/dryer combo, the strong arm stabilizers, bedroom a/c and the Trail Air pinbox. Also we added the 6 pt. leveling system.
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Old 03-11-2013, 04:00 PM   #3
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We have the trail air tri glide pin box, 2nd ac, 4 pt leveler, king bed, and stabilizers. Our sticker shows 11,305.
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Old 03-11-2013, 05:11 PM   #4
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our 2013 320RS with 2nd air, heat pump, 6pt leveling, stabilizers, slide toppers, fiberglass rear cap,daul pane windows, trail glide pin box, is 11,966.
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Old 03-11-2013, 06:23 PM   #5
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We are at 11032 with 2nd AC, double pane windows, 6 pt leveling, JT strongarms, and the trail glide pin box. Sounds like that rear cap adds quite a bit of weight.
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Old 03-11-2013, 08:32 PM   #6
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Skipperw I am hoping mine comes in close to yours. I would rather not be at the top end of 11K. We ordered the dual pane windows, the bedroom a/c/ the 6 way leveling system, the strong arm stabilizers, the BR tv, the FP. I will also be adding the 5th airborne sidewinder. So, I'm hoping under 11,500, we will see.
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11,606- Washer/dryer, kingsize trump mattress, bedroom tv, fireplace, bike rack, 4 way auto level, slideout awnings, low profile bedroom ac, and the trail air rotoflex pin box.
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Old 03-12-2013, 01:00 AM   #8
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Thanks everyone for your replies.

With a the dry weight listed at 10,604 in the brochure... I am pretty surprised at the actual dry weights after including some of the common options.

Wouldn't it be extremely helpful if the manufacturers listed the weights of the options to help us determine the dry weights after options are added.
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Sidney- to be honest, I didn't base any of my math off of dry weights or option weights or anything but the trailer's gross weight (GVWR). All of the other things are variable but the gross weight is a static that should never been exceeded. If you're safe for it, you'll always be safe no matter what the dry weight is (imaginary or real) or what options you pick or how many s'mores supplies you take.
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Old 03-12-2013, 08:10 AM   #10
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Sidney,
Normal average user added weight is 1000 pounds to that figure add below.

Add propane tanks full of propane.
Add battery
Add spare tire and holder
Add hitch
Add any appliance not readily installed at factory.
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Sidney- to be honest, I didn't base any of my math off of dry weights or option weights or anything but the trailer's gross weight (GVWR). All of the other things are variable but the gross weight is a static that should never been exceeded. If you're safe for it, you'll always be safe no matter what the dry weight is (imaginary or real) or what options you pick or how many s'mores supplies you take.
This is the recommended practice. If your truck can not tow the camper at its maximum weight, either the camper you selected is too big or the truck you are planning to pull it with is too small.

Also remember for 5th wheels, 15-25% of the camper's total weight must ride IN the pickup's bed for stability. Make sure the truck has the avialable payload (after family, hitch, and truck gear) to carry that weight without exceeding ITS GVWR.
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I totally agree... I should be using the trailers GVWR to match a 5th wheel to our truck.

But... you know how it is... you start looking at coaches and the ones you like weigh more than you expected.

I am using 1000 lbs as a cargo capacity to add to the actual dry weight and trying to stay under our trucks tow capacity of 12500.

2011 Ram 2500HD, CC, SB, AT, HO 6.7 CTD, 3.73 axle

It's difficult to choose the right rig when every dealer we meet tells us we have plenty of truck to tow these heavier trailers... and when I see so many similar trucks towing much larger trailers on the road.

I called my truck dealer about buying a new truck and even he said our truck is fine... we don't need new truck.
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Old 03-12-2013, 10:19 AM   #13
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sidney - I feel ya. I'm having that *exact* discussion with my father-in-law!

Here's our saga - Backing into Towing Capacity
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Old 03-12-2013, 10:40 AM   #14
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I called my truck dealer about buying a new truck and even he said our truck is fine... we don't need new truck.
There is a scene in "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" where people in a car on the other side of the highway were yelling, "You are going the wrong way!" John Candy says, "They're Drunk! How the heck do they know where we are going?"



Your so called "dealer" has no idea what your remaining payload will be after your family, hitch, and gear are loaded into the truck. He is looking at a manual showing the towing capacity with the truck EMPTY and a 150 pound driver.

My GMC 2500HD with Duramax Diesel and Allison Transmission has a tow rating of 15,500 pounds (5th Wheel) and a max GVWR of 9300 pounds. My pin PAYLOAD is maxed out at 1500 pounds due to my family and what I carry in the truck. (10,000 pound 5th wheel max camper weight @ 15% pin load).
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Old 03-13-2013, 01:02 AM   #15
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Respectfully... Regarding my dealer, you are making your own assumptions without knowing what I have discussed with my "so called dealer". He is a friend and a man I trust.

All the best,

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I totally agree... I should be using the trailers GVWR to match a 5th wheel to our truck.

But... you know how it is... you start looking at coaches and the ones you like weigh more than you expected.

I am using 1000 lbs as a cargo capacity to add to the actual dry weight and trying to stay under our trucks tow capacity of 12500.

2011 Ram 2500HD, CC, SB, AT, HO 6.7 CTD, 3.73 axle

It's difficult to choose the right rig when every dealer we meet tells us we have plenty of truck to tow these heavier trailers... and when I see so many similar trucks towing much larger trailers on the road.

I called my truck dealer about buying a new truck and even he said our truck is fine... we don't need new truck.
I would be more worried about your payload capacity. One of the reasons I shyed away from the Dodge 3/4 ton.
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Old 03-13-2013, 09:04 AM   #18
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Sidney -

I know you already have the truck and have been told multiple times that it'll be ok. What I think it comes down to - you have the tools to make an educated decision. You can choose to stay fully within your limits or you can choose if you're going to exceed some or all of them. Many make choices that they're only going to adhere to specific weight limits (keeping within rear GAWR but exceeding GVWR or GCWR).

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Here's another tool. hope it's helpful

http://changingears.com/rv-sec-tow-vehicle-sizing.shtml
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Respectfully... Regarding my dealer, you are making your own assumptions without knowing what I have discussed with my "so called dealer". He is a friend and a man I trust.

All the best,

Sid
Sid,

No foul intended.

Just that without actually weighing your truck "ready for camping with family on board" and determining your actual remaining payload, your good and trusted friend has no idea how much camper you can safely tow.

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