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01-03-2015, 08:46 AM
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Checking in from South Carolina
I've been lusting after a toy hauler for a decade or more.
I've now got a '12 F350 SRW Diesel and am pretty determined to get a toy hauler this year.
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I've pretty well narrowed it down to the Forest River XLR Thunderbolt 375AMP due to it's 8000lb load capacity. The layout is pretty good too.
Here's how we roll today
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01-03-2015, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member
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Welcome aboard, and good luck shopping.
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01-03-2015, 09:25 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Welcome to iRV2. Good luck with your search. Browse the forums that interest you and don't be afraid to ask questions.
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01-03-2015, 09:39 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Good luck with your plans.
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01-03-2015, 09:51 AM
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Thor Owners Club
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Glad you found us....good luck with you search.....that is a nice looking bumper....
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01-03-2015, 02:31 PM
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Excel Owners Club Mid Atlantic Campers Coastal Campers
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Where in SC are you??
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01-03-2015, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Trenton, SC here. RVing with a Silverado and a XLR Thunderbolt 300 x 12. Life is good.
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01-03-2015, 02:49 PM
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Welcome! Where in SC are you from?
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01-03-2015, 03:04 PM
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After posting a welcome, I went to check the specs on your trailer. It is shown as having almost 8000#s payload. I couldn't believe it. Wait, I don't believe it. One thing that I couldn't find easily was the gross loaded weight of your trailer. I doubt it is 20,000 pounds. If it is, you will still face hurdles of towing that much weight with your truck (I believe that ~14,000 pounds will max out Ford's guidelines for 5th wheel towing with a SRW truck). There will also be a limit to how much weight you should carry in the garage (mine is 2000 pounds).
375 AMP
Dry Weight 13366lbs
GVWR N/A
Cargo Capacity 7575lbs
Hitch Weight 2888lbs
Axle Weight N/A
Here are the specs for my trailer....
300 x 12 Thunderbolt
Dry Weight 10395lbs
GVWR N/A
Cargo Capacity 5404lbs
Hitch Weight 1858lbs
Axle Weight N/A
I can tell you that in real life, with 30 gallons of water, 10 gallons of gas for the generator, no gas for the gas station tank, 2 dirt bikes, and clothes and food for 2, my trailer is at the 13,885 gvwr posted on the tag on the side of the trailer.
I will be glad to share my XLR experiences with you. I love my toyhauler, and would make the same buy again, but it hasn't been trouble free.
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01-03-2015, 04:30 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
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Welcome..... 
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01-03-2015, 04:56 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TrickRide
I've been lusting after a toy hauler for a decade or more.
I've now got a '12 F350 SRW Diesel and am pretty determined to get a toy hauler this year.
[moderator edit]
I've pretty well narrowed it down to the Forest River XLR Thunderbolt 375AMP due to it's 8000lb load capacity. The layout is pretty good too.
Here's how we roll today
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Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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01-04-2015, 02:14 AM
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Vintage RV Owners Club Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Welcome to the forum.
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01-04-2015, 05:59 AM
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Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
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01-07-2015, 07:42 AM
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Senior Member
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