Tanks full. I weight 33,500. It limits loads I can haul to 46,000-46,500 if I wanna push it i have a 19' pete 389 and a 48' combo fontain . The trailer weighs 11k. I'm going to trade it in for an all aluminu . Should cut down 2k weight. Any other tips? Was thinking about getting the light weight 5th wheel? I heard that cuts down 1k weight. Not sure how much it costs though. I only carry one set of tarps 6'
Reducing empty gross weight
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My 386 and 48 fontain weighs the exact same. If u really want to cut down weight u need one them new freightliner midroofs or t680. I was in a 2020 t680 and all aluminum 48ft east and was 29k full of fuel. But Most the #### that loads real heavy dont pay worth a dang anyways . Let us know how it goes
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I pulled off my old steel fifth wheel off and put an aluminum one on probably save 50 pounds did it by hand I don’t know who told you it would save 1K!
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Hmmm idk i do have apu and 200 gallon tanks. 2 aluminum boxes full of gear and tarps on trailer as well, all that add up could be the difference. Not sure tho
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