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V10 man

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Posted: 08/21/08 08:19pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I have a Shockwave T29FBSP bumper pull. I can fit one Rhino and 2 quads in it. They have a new model F34SKSP 5ver that has a similar layout. It should hold the same. They don't have any specs yet online.


2007 Dodge 6.7 Cummins, 6sp auto, Quad cab, long bed, white, Prodigy
2009 Shockwave T29FBSP, white & blue, tan interior, 4000W Onan, Reese Dual Cam 15K/1,500.

Big Baldy

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Posted: 08/21/08 08:42pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

The pin weight on my LE3305 (w/ side slide) is also over 3000 lbs w/ no water and two heavy quads loaded. (Trailer weight of about 14,400) Also be aware of the side slide on the LE's. We have one and I like it, but it does limit the cargo area a bit in the mid-trailer area.


2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab 4X4 SRW 6.7L CTD
2006 Weekend Warrior LE3305
2008 Polaris SPortsman 700X2
2007 Honda Rancher TRX420
2007 Polaris Sawtooth 200
2007 Polaris Sportsman 90

RoryTek

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Notar wrote:

Oh please dont do what we did!! We have a 2003 ford F350 diesel we looked at every toyhauler you could dream of. In feb 08 we ordered a 3505 LED WW it was the best looking and had the garage with the sliding glass doors, at the time we thought from the sticker inside the cabinet that we would be fine weight wise, We ordered alot of extras by the time we got it back we went on a trip without bikes and with only 20 gallons of water, 2 full propane tanks, 20 gallons of fuel in generator and 40 in the pump station. We were 2300 lbs over weight!!! that is without the bikes and full water!! now we have been trying to sell this beautiful unit that we only had for 3 months because the only vehicle that can legally tow it is the new ford F450. No one will give us even half of what we paid for it because of the liquidation of WW and a new truck will have us in for at least 45,0000!!!!! We are screwed! Hope this saves you from some pain..



You might look at buying a used class 8 truck, ie: big rig. I have seen prices down to $15K with 750k miles on them. Do a search and you'll find guys converting Volvo's with auto shift trannys, they remove one of the dual drive axles and the redo the condos and make it an RV so no CDL is needed.
Here's a link to one such site
http://truckhome.com/eve


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97' 3500 CTD SOLD IT
08' Cougar 289BHS

Notar

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s@ndm@n wrote:

Notar wrote:

Oh please dont do what we did!! We have a 2003 ford F350 diesel we looked at every toyhauler you could dream of. In feb 08 we ordered a 3505 LED WW it was the best looking and had the garage with the sliding glass doors, at the time we thought from the sticker inside the cabinet that we would be fine weight wise, We ordered alot of extras by the time we got it back we went on a trip without bikes and with only 20 gallons of water, 2 full propane tanks, 20 gallons of fuel in generator and 40 in the pump station. We were 2300 lbs over weight!!! that is without the bikes and full water!! now we have been trying to sell this beautiful unit that we only had for 3 months because the only vehicle that can legally tow it is the new ford F450. No one will give us even half of what we paid for it because of the liquidation of WW and a new truck will have us in for at least 45,0000!!!!! We are screwed! Hope this saves you from some pain..


Mfg listed weights are not "legal" weights. There is no law in the CVC or US DOT that states a non commercial vehicle can not be over the mfg listed weights.


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Thanks sandman, I thought if you were in an accident and you were overweight you would be cited. I appreciate the info.. We are still worried about it being too much on the truck. I dont know how people do it and stay underweight.

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I'm sure they can cite you for negligence, or driving an unsafe vehicle... but those could be handed out even if you were within mfg limits. They can however get you for being over tire weight ratings.


2008 F-450 Lariat 4x4 w/4.88s
2006 Coachmen Adrenaline 274FS
2000 Honda XR400 Dual Sport (CA plated) (me)
2006 Honda TRX450ER (wife)
Lots of other toys too....
2 daughters + Shadow the dirt dawg
THH

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Notar wrote:

Thanks sandman, I thought if you were in an accident and you were overweight you would be cited. I appreciate the info.. We are still worried about it being too much on the truck. I dont know how people do it and stay underweight.


F350 with the Towboss package or new F450.
When I ordered my toyhauler a few years ago, I traded my SRW F350 in and got the F350 dually with the Towboss package.


2006 F350 PSD CC 4X4 Dually w/Tow Boss package to pull 2006 LE3905

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lincster wrote:

Notar wrote:

Thanks sandman, I thought if you were in an accident and you were overweight you would be cited. I appreciate the info.. We are still worried about it being too much on the truck. I dont know how people do it and stay underweight.


F350 with the Towboss package or new F450.
When I ordered my toyhauler a few years ago, I traded my SRW F350 in and got the F350 dually with the Towboss package.


There's no doubt that the DRW make a HUGE difference! No more tail wagging the dog effect... which is nice on the nerves on the long hauls.

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