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We, (Sam & I), in preparation for new suspension setups, put our trucks on a weighbridge today:
Mine... one spare wheel on the carrier, empty long range tank (170l), roof tent fitted, 2 tool boxes in the back & a few other bits & bobscame in at 3040kg.
Sams: two spare wheels on the carrier, empty l/r tank, roof tent on, tools & spares on board....3200kg
These are our general uk use weights.....a bit heavier than i thought!
They dont include camping gear, any people in the car, food, water tanks were empty, fridges were empty.
I think Sams extra 160kilos were due to the additional spare wheel, steel roofrack (mines ali), onboard air tank & engine driven compressor and the extra weight of his hydraulic winch & associated pump/ tank etc, my goodwinch set up is definately lighter.
He still has some spares & recovery stuff loaded up from his recent Morocco trip too,
so taking this into account, the weights, I think, are pretty much the same.
I dread to think the weight when fully loaded with fuel, water, food camping gear and all that sort of stuff
however neither truck looks heavily laden, I even have photos of my really loaded with 700l diesel, 170l water & enough provisions (inc Julie) for over 3 weeks unsupported in the desert, and it didnt look too bad at all, mind you the air bag spring helpers do a good job in those situations!
Has any one else weighed their trucks as they are for their general day to day type use.
BTW I have been in contact with Superior Engineering in Aus re the suspension (probably going to be efs), and they are being really helpful regarding what they think is the most suitable set up.
Andy
Mine... one spare wheel on the carrier, empty long range tank (170l), roof tent fitted, 2 tool boxes in the back & a few other bits & bobscame in at 3040kg.
Sams: two spare wheels on the carrier, empty l/r tank, roof tent on, tools & spares on board....3200kg
These are our general uk use weights.....a bit heavier than i thought!
They dont include camping gear, any people in the car, food, water tanks were empty, fridges were empty.
I think Sams extra 160kilos were due to the additional spare wheel, steel roofrack (mines ali), onboard air tank & engine driven compressor and the extra weight of his hydraulic winch & associated pump/ tank etc, my goodwinch set up is definately lighter.
He still has some spares & recovery stuff loaded up from his recent Morocco trip too,
so taking this into account, the weights, I think, are pretty much the same.
I dread to think the weight when fully loaded with fuel, water, food camping gear and all that sort of stuff
however neither truck looks heavily laden, I even have photos of my really loaded with 700l diesel, 170l water & enough provisions (inc Julie) for over 3 weeks unsupported in the desert, and it didnt look too bad at all, mind you the air bag spring helpers do a good job in those situations!
Has any one else weighed their trucks as they are for their general day to day type use.
BTW I have been in contact with Superior Engineering in Aus re the suspension (probably going to be efs), and they are being really helpful regarding what they think is the most suitable set up.
Andy
thanks
