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Old 12-12-2020, 07:15 PM   #1
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Hello,
We’re in the process if buying our first camper, we’re very excited
My question is can anyone tel me the tongue weight on it? What to make sure I buy the correct hitch for it. Any information would be greatly appreciated
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Old 12-12-2020, 08:21 PM   #2
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According to the brochure 580 dry.

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Old 12-12-2020, 08:57 PM   #3
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The brochure/literature numbers all tend to be lighter than actual weights due the manufacturer calculating these numbers from the dry rv weight, which BTW is a useless weight to all except possibly the factory delivery driver.
Your best calculations would/should be 10-15% (13% is a good average)of the GVWR posted on rv manufacturer tag on the driver side front corner of the RV, this will give the max that should ever be on the tongue.
As a 1st time rv owner this percentage + 100+lbs for the hitch + the weight of everyone/everything in/on your truck that didn't come from the factory equals your total payload that's subtracted from your trucks payload posted on the yellow/white tag on the drivers door post stating "occupants & cargo must not exceed XXXX lbs", if your total is more than the truck you're overloaded.
FYI, the max tow weight for your tow vehicle is also a useless number when calculating towing capabilities in the rv world, you'll exceed payload & most likely max axle weights before towing the max.
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Old 12-13-2020, 06:35 AM   #4
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One of our members made a scale for checking his tongue weight.
Here is a link to it.

https://www.crossroadsowners.com/for...ule-14866.html

He gave a very nice write up explaining things. If you want to check where you are with your particular setup and don't have access to to a scale, this might work for you.

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Old 12-13-2020, 04:10 PM   #5
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Old 12-17-2020, 03:31 PM   #6
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Completely agree with the Texans. 10-15% of GVWR +100 lbs should be your max tongue weight.

I use this

Weigh Safe Fixed Height Ball Mount WSFH2-2 - 2 inch Receiver - 10000 Pound Max Traile... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J5YMLD1..._416rmoPMRcOiJ

I’ve double checked it against the CAT scales and find it accurate to within 5%.
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