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Old 03-20-2017, 06:42 PM   #21
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3536rl.

The decal on the door states the weight it left the factory at just like it sat at the dealer. No battery no lp and no water. On my door it states 13,2??
Brad,

From your post #24 in this thread http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...958#post225958 You "pulled the trigger" on your trailer on 2/28. That was 20 days ago, so I'd ask how much actual towing you've been able to do with your rig? Getting an empty trailer home from the dealership is significantly different from towing a "loaded for camping" trailer. Have you, by any chance, managed to get it properly weighed at a CAT scale yet? If not, I'd urge you to get some "real world weights" before you do too much travelling....
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Old 03-20-2017, 06:51 PM   #22
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From your post #24 in this thread http://www.keystoneforums.com/forums...958#post225958 You "pulled the trigger" on your trailer on 2/28. That was 20 days ago, so I'd ask how much actual towing you've been able to do with your rig? Getting an empty trailer home from the dealership is significantly different from towing a "loaded for camping" trailer. Have you, by any chance, managed to get it properly weighed at a CAT scale yet? If not, I'd urge you to get some "real world weights" before you do too much travelling....


Yes we just got back today actually in it. And this is our third fifth wheel with this truck.

Our other fifth wheels were a 2013 sierra and a 2017 sandpiper. Both weighed in around 13,100 pounds right around where the alpine weights.

No problems with tires blowing out/bagging in the years prior. Even if im overloading.

Like i said ive weighted the past trailers not the alpine and have been 3-500 pounds on the light side of the numbers for my truck.

Maybe this alpine is over the rear axle ratings idk. But the next time out i am goong to weigh it qnd find out for sure.

But ive already bought it and dont want a drw truck.


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Old 03-20-2017, 07:00 PM   #23
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Kcorp still wants a montana . Or something his current truck can pull . Brad can pull over weight all he wants , he can also start his own thread on how he wants to.
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Old 03-20-2017, 07:04 PM   #24
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Kcorp still wants a montana . Or something his current truck can pull . Brad can pull over weight all he wants , he can also start his own thread on how he wants to.


Not sure how it got off topic with my .02 cents.
Just saying the 2500 is able to do it. Weither overloaded or not


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It goes off topic way too fast . It ain't about us ,OP owns this thread. Nothing personal , just a personal perspective ,
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Old 03-20-2017, 08:38 PM   #26
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Not sure how it got off topic with my .02 cents.
Just saying the 2500 is able to do it. Weither overloaded or not


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I'm not sure what kind of mentality or rationality that is?? Crap, I can run into a solid brick wall at 120 mph. Is it smart? Is it logical or make sense? ........Uh, no. I agree that a 3/4 ton can PULL lots of stuff. Can it handle it safely if over its limits...........NO.

Edit" Brad...what is your age if you don't mind? Older folks don't usually have that "IDGAS" attitude.
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HI THERE I own a 3750fl all most the same 5er as you have. I had a 2500 heavy duty and was with in the limits. let me tell you don't do it! get a 3500 dually you will not regret it. What a difference it makes. In your case you would be over the limit with a 2500. enjoy that unit we love ours!
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Old 03-21-2017, 05:18 AM   #28
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I'm not sure what kind of mentality or rationality that is?? Crap, I can run into a solid brick wall at 120 mph. Is it smart? Is it logical or make sense? ........Uh, no. I agree that a 3/4 ton can PULL lots of stuff. Can it handle it safely if over its limits...........NO.

Edit" Brad...what is your age if you don't mind? Older folks don't usually have that "IDGAS" attitude.


I dont have the IDGAS attitude. I do give a [emoji90]
I have family on the line and your family if i meet you on the road.

There are limits with everything. Some people tend to push the limits more than others.

This works for me and my family and everyones happy.

Just giving my .02 cents worth. Take it or leave it.



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I think with all things considered, I'm better off just trading my truck in to get the trailer I want.
Because, upon further review my door sticker says "cargo and passengers should never exceed 2032 pounds....." what!? You buy a big 3/4 ton truck and it can only carry a measly 2000 pounds? That's ridiculous. That must mean that my truck weighs in at around 7978 pounds, which practically any 5th wheel would put me over my GVWR
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As I mentioned in post #14 you are doing the smart thing. Amazing how little CCC the 3/4 tons have. Good luck and enjoy the drive.
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Heres my decal.
Gvwr of 10,000
Front gawr is 5200
Rear gawr is 6100.








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Old 03-21-2017, 08:27 AM   #32
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This is our sierra weight tickets.


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Old 03-21-2017, 08:30 AM   #33
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Just a reminder for everyone to play nice with each other. It is important and one of our very few rules to have respect for each other.

That said, it seems that this thread has run its course. I am closing it down before it goes further down hill. Have a great rest of the day.
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