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Old 08-16-2020, 06:43 PM   #1
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Tommy Bahama 27 - Tongue Weight?

Help!

I'm trying to determine the "true" tongue weight of a TB 27FB - that's "fully loaded" The current owner says with full water, food, propane, etc the coach weighs around 9,800 lbs, but he's never done the tongue weight.

We're considering adding a generator and possibly a unique bike rack that mounts over the propane tanks...but it depends on what that number is coming in at...

Here's a link to the bike rack https://www.reesehitches.com/product...SABEgLxqvD_BwE

Can anyone help?
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Old 08-16-2020, 07:16 PM   #2
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Best way to figure out your tongue weight is a Sherline tongue scale.

Check out https://www.sherline.com/product/she...-weight-scale/ and have a look. This will give you up to date info of your tongue weight.
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Old 08-16-2020, 07:28 PM   #3
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I知 done with my Sherline scale. 0-2000 lb. $120 and I値l ship it to you.
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Old 08-16-2020, 07:54 PM   #4
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I don't have a Tommy Bahama but do have an earlier Ocean Breeze 27FB. Truck scales tells me I'm about 1200lbs tongue +/- 100 lbs depending on loadout. I'd imagine yours to be in the same ballpark.
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Old 08-17-2020, 11:55 AM   #5
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I have the same model TB. Using my Sherline and feeble memory from a couple years ago, I was around 900+ lbs. on the tongue with full LP tanks, factory batteries and some fairly light stuff in the front storage but, no water in the tanks (gray, black, or drinkable).


Personally I would not add any additional weight to the rear of the rig, such as a generator, etc., or your handling would go crazy. Your proposed bike setup over the LP tanks sounds like a good plan. One of our forum members detailed (with pics) a gen rack addition over or behind the batbox.


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Sold!

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I知 done with my Sherline scale. 0-2000 lb. $120 and I値l ship it to you.
I am happy to buy it from you if it's still for sale. I just sent you a PM.
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Old 08-18-2020, 10:52 AM   #7
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I知 done with my Sherline scale. 0-2000 lb. $120 and I値l ship it to you.

Looks like you are in Sparks. I am in Truckee and would be interested in buying it from you. Let me know how to connect. I will be on the road the new few days. Thanks.
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I知 done with my Sherline scale. 0-2000 lb. $120 and I値l ship it to you.


SOLD to forum member.
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