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Originally posted by Heavysledz View Post
One thing I see missing from your calculations is the WD hitch. This needs to be counted toward your TV's payload. I would assume 2 adults and minimal gear plus a WD hitch would put you over your estimated payload numbers in your chart...
Also, update your signature so we can see what your tow vehicle is....2014 GMC 1500 Crew SLT Z71 - 5.3l
1494 Payload - 9500 Tow Capacity - 1200 Max Tongue Weight
2021 Imagine 2250RK
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Originally posted by 2250RK View Post
I believe its included. First item listed is hitch at 103lb. What I’m not sure about is whether GD includes battery in their numbers. I assume they don’t so I included it.Jeff and Debbie
2021 Imagine 2250RK
2015 Ram 2500 6.7 CTD Crew Cab Short Bed Factory Air-Ride Auto Level
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Originally posted by 2250RK View PostI’m not seeing any way to add a signature in the profile or user settings. I have a ‘14 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew - 4x4 - Z71 - 5.3l - 4.3. I’m pretty sure this RV is at the max of what I can tow.
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2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus
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Heh...After changing my search terms in Google I found this online:
https://www.engineersedge.com/calcul...ht-balance.htm
It's limited to 3 locations. probably good enough for most scenarios. But the nerd in me wants to keep working on my spreadsheet since it has more than 3 locations2014 GMC 1500 Crew SLT Z71 - 5.3l
1494 Payload - 9500 Tow Capacity - 1200 Max Tongue Weight
2021 Imagine 2250RK
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Guest Jim, its a lot faster if you use plastic totes. That way you know the location of the tote (nerd labels come to mind so they go back in the same place) just change the current weight of the tote in the spread sheet and it updates. Also buy everything in the tote in multiples of 2 so it can be "balanced". DW would want to hang you for putting one can of corn on each end of the tote to keep it balanced.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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LOL. We use totes where the rig stays loaded with all the essentials except food, drinks, water and clothes. Many folks will calculate this in different ways which is fine. I took the easy route and weighed my rig at a CAT scale while being loaded for a full week of camping and with full water and propane. My tongue weight ended up at 940lbs where everything fell into place with respect to limits. If or when the day comes where we can snowbird, we will load with clothes and perhaps a 6 gallon jug of water (will still be freezing) and pack light and load up with supplies at our destination. I can really tell when my Imagine is empty on return trips and this is reflected in the fuel economy. Since that time, I have moved the hitch around a bit and will sometimes travel with a generator, saw and some gas in the bed for trips to PA (pic in avatar) where we boondock for a up to a week. So I need to head back to the scales for a re-check.
JimLast edited by Guest; 04-09-2021, 04:56 PM.
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Guest When I had my TT i could tell the difference in the way it took off from the stop signs if the WDH bars were too heavy. It would actually hold the rear of the truck up a touch and tires would slip on the white stop stripe. It was 1 chain link difference with the fresh water tank full vs empty because the tank was in the front between the tires and the basement.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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Originally posted by Jlawles2 View PostGuest When I had my TT i could tell the difference in the way it took off from the stop signs if the WDH bars were too heavy. It would actually hold the rear of the truck up a touch and tires would slip on the white stop stripe. It was 1 chain link difference with the fresh water tank full vs empty because the tank was in the front between the tires and the basement.
Jim
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Yeah Jim, That's one thing I liked about the chain system. The couple of times it happened, stop, throw the block down, lift tongue, drop a link, lower tongue and back on the road. Less than 5 minutes. With I had the straps like Howard, but I learned how to read my hitch so if straight and in plane, I could control the bars and chain tension very well for ease of adjustment.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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Originally posted by 2250RK View PostHey folks, I'm a brand new owner of a 2250RK and having fun trying to solve weight distribution puzzle. Apologies if this has already been answered. If so, can you place a link to the thread or external links to sites?
I'm looking for a "cheat sheet" that describes how weight is distributed (as a pct) the further away from axles weight is placed. I've seen some general references. the most general example is to load 60/40. Load 60% of weight towards the front. Which is ok for ball parking numbers. But I'm hoping to find (or create?) something a little more specific because I believe the further the weight is from the axles the more it increases/decreases tongue weight. I think a reference sheet like this would be useful for trip planning.
Example (using my 2250RK):
Jack/Propane = 90% hitch/10% axle;
Batteries = 80% hitch/20% axle;
Front storage = 70% hitch/30% on axle;
Fresh Water Tank = ???
Bathroom = ??
Kitchen = ??Attached FilesLast edited by Schiefswret; 04-11-2021, 11:54 AM.Dave and Sue
2020 GD 2250RK
2019 F-150 XLT, 5.0, 4WD, SB
Curt 17500 WDH, 3.55
GY Endurance, Dexter EZ Flex
SCPO(SW) USN, (Ret), HP: Tampa Bay ⚓️🇺🇸
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Originally posted by Schiefswret View Post
hey 2250 I realize this is not in direct response to your topic but since you are a new 2250RK owner I thought I'd send this attachment to you in case it might help with future ideas. Welcome to the Forum and Best of Luck with your new rig. Travel safely.
For TPMS, did you replace your rubber valve stems? I'm really nervous about adding sensors to rubber valve stems. I plan on replacing them with metal ones but I need to find a place that can do it. Being new to the RV world I'm not sure I can just take it to the local Costco or Discount Tire and have it done
2014 GMC 1500 Crew SLT Z71 - 5.3l
1494 Payload - 9500 Tow Capacity - 1200 Max Tongue Weight
2021 Imagine 2250RK
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If you can break the bead from the tire to the rim and hold it down, replacing valve stems is not that bad. If you look online, there are several ways to break the bead, usually using a floor jack, ratchet strap and a couple of blocks off wood.
I've replaced TPMS sensors on GF's car with a bottle jack, pry bars, and lots of working words. Not really that bad of a job, just takes a bit of patience to get the bead broke loose.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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