Grey Wolf 26DJSE and a Ranger

[ctechbob]

Not sure who, or if anyone will be interested in this, but here it is.

Finally got around to weighing the going camping setup. Had the chance today to do it while bringing the camper back from getting some warranty work done.

Three things are missing from these weights. The wife and dog (@200# Combined) and the Blackstone Tailgater that rides in the bed (~50#)

2022 Cherokee Grey Wolf 26DJSE
As Built weight - 4779#
Advertised Unloaded Weight - 4596#
Advertised Hitch Weight - 574 (Forest River Includes Propane in the advertised weights)

Weight as loaded for travel - 5520# (We do usually carry about 10-15 gallons of fresh water, and that tank sits over the trailer axles, today it was empty.)
Hitch weight as loaded - 640#

2020 Ranger STX/FX2
Payload Rating - 1711#
GVWR - 6050# (Which means the truck should weigh 4339#)
Rear GAWR - 3500#
Front GAWR - 2930#

Weight - Truck Only, me included. (The WD Hitch is installed)

26DJSE Hitched but without the E2 bars attached (They are laying across the trailer tongue)

26DJSE Hitched and weight bars installed

I don't really have a point to this post. Just something for people to look at if they want.

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[mre]

What do you get for mileage?

 

[Deleted User 61245811]

I really like that you weighed it with and without the weight distribution hitch set up. It really shows how the system works. Great job to do that. In reviewing your data, the "ideal" set up for weight distribution is that the front axle will have the same weight on them when you are hitched up as when you are unhitched. I'm curious if are planning on making some adjustments to your hitch set up to get closer to "ideal"? Now you make me want to go weigh mine the same way to see how close I've got mine adjusted. This method is far more accurate than the tape measure to the fender well.

 

[ctechbob]

What do you get for mileage?

Same as everyone else. About 9mpg @ 70mph and 12-13 at 55-60

 

[ctechbob]

I really like that you weighed it with and without the weight distribution hitch set up. It really shows how the system works. Great job to do that. In reviewing your data, the "ideal" set up for weight distribution is that the front axle will have the same weight on them when you are hitched up as when you are unhitched. I'm curious if are planning on making some adjustments to your hitch set up to get closer to "ideal"? Now you make me want to go weigh mine the same way to see how close I've got mine adjusted. This method is far more accurate than the tape measure to the fender well.

My understanding of WD is to gain back roughly half of the weight you lose when you attach something to the rear of the truck. Hitching the trailer pulls off about 340# on the front and with the bars I shift 180# back to the front. That's my grasp of it at least. The setup tows great, so I'm probably not going to mess with it too much.

The bars are also shifting 60# back on to the trailers axles, which is also something that works to my advantage. I've got plenty of capacity back on the trailer, which is great, since there is water that needs to go back into those weights, as well as food.

All in all, I think it is pretty well balanced out. I can run 80mph (if I choose to, not saying it is smart, don't try this at home kids) and I have 0 sway. The truck and trailer track true and even if it is disturbed by wind, as soon as the wind is gone, they're back to tracking straight.

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