Guess how much I weigh!
08-01-2009 | 09:11 AM
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JB Marshall
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Dave I did the same thing.... scary when you think about all that weight behind a SRW truck. I towed mine back from the Formula factory w/F250 diesel (800 mls) without any problems.
08-02-2009 | 07:49 PM
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I'm looking at travel trailers and towing weight. I know my truck pulls my boat fine. But not really sure how much it actually weighs. I'll try to stop by a scale close to my house soon. In the mean time.....
Take a guess. I'll send the closest person a prize package not to exceed $5 value. How about a used Formula beverage cooler?
2000 353, 496's, 1/2 tank gas, anchors, tools, cooler, steel tri-axle trailer.
Take a guess. I'll send the closest person a prize package not to exceed $5 value. How about a used Formula beverage cooler?
2000 353, 496's, 1/2 tank gas, anchors, tools, cooler, steel tri-axle trailer.
08-04-2009 | 09:19 PM
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Guys, sorry to leave you hanging......weather here in Michigan has been poor every weekend for last month. First cold 2 wkends, then warmer, but quite windy.
I did weigh the Excursion alone, 7240# w/ 1/2 tank. Deducting for myself & toolbox.
We'll see what this weekend brings...........................
I did weigh the Excursion alone, 7240# w/ 1/2 tank. Deducting for myself & toolbox.
We'll see what this weekend brings...........................
08-15-2009 | 06:38 AM
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Wow - finally a great boating weekend. Hooked up last night & took to scale 1st thing this morning.
RESULTS ARE IN!
Excursion, 1/2 tank, myself, toolbox, 353, trailer, 1/2 tank, tools, pfds, towels, snacks, no coolers (yet) = 19,500#
Ex & myself = 7,440#
Boat & trailer = 12,060
Then I rolled forward so truck tires were all off the scale but boat was on = 11,220.
So I think that means my TW (tounge weight) is 840# or 7% of boat/trailer. I believe this is on the light side of TW rec's, but has pulled great over many miles.
Still to do;
I'll leave the boat slipped and weigh just the trailer soon.
Fill up truck and boat to calculate exact gallons now & weight. Gas weighs how much per gal?
Lastly do the math to see who's guess was closest!
Dave
RESULTS ARE IN!
Excursion, 1/2 tank, myself, toolbox, 353, trailer, 1/2 tank, tools, pfds, towels, snacks, no coolers (yet) = 19,500#
Ex & myself = 7,440#
Boat & trailer = 12,060
Then I rolled forward so truck tires were all off the scale but boat was on = 11,220.
So I think that means my TW (tounge weight) is 840# or 7% of boat/trailer. I believe this is on the light side of TW rec's, but has pulled great over many miles.
Still to do;
I'll leave the boat slipped and weigh just the trailer soon.
Fill up truck and boat to calculate exact gallons now & weight. Gas weighs how much per gal?
Lastly do the math to see who's guess was closest!
Dave
08-16-2009 | 09:56 AM
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