Re: [A/S] I-70

["Roger Hightower" <n7kt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jon,

Without knowing more specifics about your trailer, all I can do is give some
ballpark numbers.

A 31' Sovereign has a factory weight of about 4970-5065 lbs, depending on
the floor plan.  Tongue weight is from 490 to 690, again depending on the
plan.  Then you'll have to add in the optional equipment weights, but I
think you should figure on about 650 lbs with tanks dry, for a total of up
to 5715 lbs.  That would be for a rear bath, double bed.  My center bath,
rear twins comes to 5126#.

You'll need a 2 5/16 inch ball, and at least a class III receiver.

You didn't say what you're using as a puller, but you're going to need at
least a 5.9L V-8 with a 3.53 or better rear end.  Anything smaller won't be
fun.

As far as routing, I'd consider leaving San Diego on I-8 East to it's
junction with I-17 North in Arizona, then on up through Phoenix to
Flagstaff.  East on I-40 to Albuquerque, then I-25 North and pick up I-70
out of Denver, where it's flatter.  I-70 East from Denver is a tough one,
and you'd want a good strong diesel to pull a 31 footer on that road.

Sounds like an interesting adventure.  Keep us all posted....we do like to
hear travel stories.

Good luck,

Roger


Roger Hightower
WBCCI 4165, VAC, TCT
1975 31' Sovereign
Mesa, AZ