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**chuckster57** · 04-08-2016, 11:31 AM

585 tongue weight is before anything is added.

Battery(s), propane and any storage forward of the axles will add to that figure. If the fresh water tank is up front and you fill it that's even more weight on the tongue.

It's always nice to see someone ask before purchase instead of the usual, I bought this trailer and I am using that vehicle to tow it, the dealer said I was good...

As stated, think future plans. I started with a 21' fiver that weight a whopping 3500 lbs. next came a 27 1/2' that weighed 7200 lbs. a year later I went to a 36' that weighed 11,500. All of these were towed with an F250 that had a 460 on steroids. In 2008 I decided to upgrade to present TV, and after a cross country trip in 2009, decided to down grade to present fiver. Point being, I started in 1989 and every time I got a new trailer I said "this is it"...yea right.

Good thing you have time to think things through, use that time to have some frank discussions with family. We've all been where your at, and if we can help you save money or frustration in the future it's all good.

04-08-2016, 11:31 AM	#9
chuckster57 Site Team Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Modesto Posts: 20,348	585 tongue weight is before anything is added. Battery(s), propane and any storage forward of the axles will add to that figure. If the fresh water tank is up front and you fill it that's even more weight on the tongue. It's always nice to see someone ask before purchase instead of the usual, I bought this trailer and I am using that vehicle to tow it, the dealer said I was good... As stated, think future plans. I started with a 21' fiver that weight a whopping 3500 lbs. next came a 27 1/2' that weighed 7200 lbs. a year later I went to a 36' that weighed 11,500. All of these were towed with an F250 that had a 460 on steroids. In 2008 I decided to upgrade to present TV, and after a cross country trip in 2009, decided to down grade to present fiver. Point being, I started in 1989 and every time I got a new trailer I said "this is it"...yea right. Good thing you have time to think things through, use that time to have some frank discussions with family. We've all been where your at, and if we can help you save money or frustration in the future it's all good. __________________ 2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel. Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS. Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.