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Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-07-2015, 10:41 AM
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Posted By padlin
The Escape web site has the 21 body length at...

The Escape web site has the 21 body length at 17'4", my measuring tape says the 5.0TA body is 20'3".
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-07-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,022
Posted By padlin
Just a guess, but the body of the 5.0TA is almost...

Just a guess, but the body of the 5.0TA is almost 3' longer forward of the axles then the 21. 17'4" vs about 20' 3".

The hitch is fixed in the truck, it would be accounted for when you weigh the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-07-2015, 05:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,022
Posted By padlin
Jim, used a local CAT weigh station. Do a 3 point...

Jim, used a local CAT weigh station. Do a 3 point (steer, drive, and trailer axels) reading of the truck and trailer combo. Disconnect the trailer in the parking lot and do a 2nd reading of just the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-06-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,022
Posted By padlin
I've never gotten close to 900 for the pin...

I've never gotten close to 900 for the pin weight. With little in the fresh and a lot in the holding tanks at the end of a trip I had 730 lbs for the pin. You can make the pin a lot lighter if you...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 11-05-2015, 06:13 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,022
Posted By padlin
I think it's more determined by the trucks...

I think it's more determined by the trucks payload, a quick search shows 1120 thru 1620 lbs. You'll need at least 700-800 for the trailer, another 200 for the hitch depending which hitch you get, and...
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