Just Bought a 2007 Designer 5th wheel

[MHbell-JAY]

I just bought a 2007 Jayco Designer 5th wheel. it is a 31RLT with a Generator. Does anyone know what the pin weight is? I have a F250 Super Duty with 6.0 L Diesel.
Mel

 

[av8arkie]

From what I found it is 2680.

http://rv.theautochannel.com/show_rv_specs.php?id=10308

 

[toolman22ia]

From what I found it is 2680.

http://rv.theautochannel.com/show_rv_specs.php?id=10308

2680 is exactly right. you can look up any jayco camper on jayco's archive
http://www.jayco.com/php/products/archive.popup.php
and by the way, you may have to consider getting rear airbags

 

[Denise-JAY]

Congrats and welcome to the Jayco Owners Forum!

 

[MHbell-JAY]

2680 is exactly right. you can look up any jayco camper on jayco's archive
http://www.jayco.com/php/products/archive.popup.php
and by the way, you may have to consider getting rear airbags

The truck is a Ford F250 Lariat Super Duty CC with the 6.0 turbo diesel and the rear springs have what looks like air bags between the axle and frame but can see no air lines. Maybe (Timbrens) I will look closer tomorrow. The truck was used for Towing and had the rails already in the bed for 5th wheel towing. It also has Bilstein shocks.
Mel

 

[gone camping-THOR]

What is your gvw and gcwr on the F250.

 

[MHbell-JAY]

What is your gvw and gcwr on the F250.

I am going to weigh the truck maybe today without the fiver. According to the Ford Spec's and the tag on the door jamb, the GVWR is 9800 Lbs But in the manual it says that the 6.0L with 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 axle ratio can pull 23,500 Lbs Max GCWR. I really won't know were I am at until I weigh everything on a truck scale. Anyone in the forum pulling a Designer 31RLTS with a F250 Super Duty or GM 2500HD?
Tia
Mel

 

[poohbear]

Im using a stock 2003 GMC 3/4 Crew long bed Duramax for tv on Eagle 31RLTS.
These trucks are rated at 15K tow cap on the 5th/gooseneck(only wieght I can remeber this am).You shouldnt have any problems.

 

[rvrev2]

Congrats on the new Designer! Send some pics, please.

 

[MHbell-JAY]

Congrats on the new Designer! Send some pics, please.

I will send some after I pick it up Tuesday. It is at the dealers being preped, washed and waxed, and inspected. Will take pictures when I take delivery.
Mel

 

[toolman22ia]

I am going to weigh the truck maybe today without the fiver. According to the Ford Spec's and the tag on the door jamb, the GVWR is 9800 Lbs But in the manual it says that the 6.0L with 3.73:1 or 4.10:1 axle ratio can pull 23,500 Lbs Max GCWR. I really won't know were I am at until I weigh everything on a truck scale. Anyone in the forum pulling a Designer 31RLTS with a F250 Super Duty or GM 2500HD?
Tia
Mel

I pull an 04 designer 31 rls with an 02 2500hd. Gvw is 9500. I put air bags on because hitch weight was over 2400lbs loaded. It squatted the rear a bit, thats why i got the bags. My truck has the 8.1 allison and is rated at 12k towing. My 5ver weighs about 12.5k loaded. Handles the weight great. You will be more fine with f250 ps. Air bags may be needed is all.

 

[MHbell-JAY]

Congrats on the new Designer! Send some pics, please.

Here is a link to pictures that I took today after picking it up from the dealer.
Mel
Click here for pictures

 

[toolman22ia]

Very nice rig. Looks very similar to mine. That garden window is sweet. I havent seen that option yet, very nice.