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Just bought a 2021 NuCamp T@b 400 Boondock. Towing with the Wrangler for the time being. It's right at the limits though and we can't bring bikes, etc without going over. We have a reservation on a Bronco but are thinking that might become a company car and get a Gladiator for towing the camper. I'd rather not be at the limits. The Tab is max 3500 lbs.



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Pick up our new Airstream 22FB Caravel. She towed it like a champ. Blue Ox WDH well worth it. Picked up the TT Tuesday and pulled her to the outer banks on Wednesday. Dreams do come true.

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GREAT LOOKING RIG ! Did you do a "CAT" Scale to find out Trailer weight, Hitch Weight and Truck weight? I pick up my 16' Airstream in a week. With the Overland, I weighted in at 4,800 lbs for truck (including full tank of gas but nothing in bed or any people), and I have a 5,800 lb GVWR. So, not a lot of room in weight for gear people and hitch weight. Easily meet the factory 6,000 lb max towing weight and 600 lb hitch weight and the 11,100 lb GCWR (combined weight of truck and trailer.
Trailer empty weight is 3,500 lbs and max GVWR is 4,300 lbs.
Actual truck front axle weight was 2540 lbs and max is 3,100 lbs. Actual rear axle was 2,260 lbs and max is 3,750 lbs. Numbers from the "Cat Scale" and the door sticker.

Good Luck, Stay safe, and have a great time. Bob
 

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GREAT LOOKING RIG ! Did you do a "CAT" Scale to find out Trailer weight, Hitch Weight and Truck weight? I pick up my 16' Airstream in a week. With the Overland, I weighted in at 4,800 lbs for truck (including full tank of gas but nothing in bed or any people), and I have a 5,800 lb GVWR. So, not a lot of room in weight for gear people and hitch weight. Easily meet the factory 6,000 lb max towing weight and 600 lb hitch weight and the 11,100 lb GCWR (combined weight of truck and trailer.
Trailer empty weight is 3,500 lbs and max GVWR is 4,300 lbs.
Actual truck front axle weight was 2540 lbs and max is 3,100 lbs. Actual rear axle was 2,260 lbs and max is 3,750 lbs. Numbers from the "Cat Scale" and the door sticker.

Good Luck, Stay safe, and have a great time. Bob
Yes I did the CAT scale. Bottom line is I’m well below ratings. Dry weight of the Airstream is 4,200 lbs. Hitch weight of 425 lbs. The JT has 1,119 lbs capacity with a tow rating of 7,000 lbs. A 16RB will feel awesome behind your Overland.
 

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Thanks for the info. I am adding Firestone Air Bags to the rear coil springs as they tend to be very soft in the Overland. These will help steady the load. Will also have a Load Equalizing set up with 600 lb tong max rating and 6,000 lb bars. Going with a wireless break controller after reading all the negatives on the Jeep controller in this forum.
 

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Thanks for the info. I am adding Firestone Air Bags to the rear coil springs as they tend to be very soft in the Overland. These will help steady the load. Will also have a Load Equalizing set up with 600 lb tong max rating and 6,000 lb bars. Going with a wireless break controller after reading all the negatives on the Jeep controller in this forum.
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‘64 Corvette race car plus about 1000 lbs. of Mrs. Factoid’s stuff, the dog and the cat. I’m thinking I’m sitting about 6000 lbs. leaving Atlanta tomorrow, be in upstate NY Sunday.

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‘64 Corvette race car plus about 1000 lbs. of Mrs. Factoid’s stuff, the dog and the cat. I’m thinking I’m sitting about 6000 lbs. leaving Atlanta tomorrow, be in upstate NY Sunday.

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OK A Few questions, one how the heck did you get that shine? Second. What are the wheel set up? Lift?
 

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Maiden voyage. Pulled it around 170 miles in a 20+ mph crosswind. Pulled decent. Trailer is probably around 4900 pounds. May look into stiffer springs (Overland are soft) and LT rated tires.
 

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OK A Few questions, one how the heck did you get that shine? Second. What are the wheel set up? Lift?
That is GCM with a bit of Mcguires gold. The wheels are Fuel 20x10 with Nitto 37/13.50-20 and the Mopar lift.
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