Does anyone know approx. what a 25', tandem axles, non dual wheels would weigh?

I am looking at possibly buying one to haul 2 Jeeps on. Do you think I would be able to do this with a 3/4 or 1 ton cummins ram?
would the 12 valve or 24 be better? I would probably modify it a little, no serious stuff, I still want low egt's and stuff. I am thinking that I should look for a 24 valve, 1 ton, 6 speed, longbed, extended cab. Does that seem like it would work? I looked at a 3/4 ton and it had a towing capacity of 12k or so, is the 1 ton more?

sorry for the wordy post...
Dan

a 25' gooseneck? I'd guess around 3,500lbs. (Based on my estimate that a similar 30' one would weigh around 4,000lbs)

The 3/4 ton, 1 ton should do fine. Personally I'de go one ton dually, probably seems excessive now, but next thing you know your doing somethign that having dual rear wheels would be nice for.

The diesel, from everything I've read. stay 12v, the 24v puts out less power when you start bolting stuff on.

You might want to make sure that 2 Jeeps will fit on a 25' trailer, I have a 30' and there is not alot of room left, especially if the Jeeps have tube bumpers (stinger) and spare tire carriers.

Tom

i have a 25' Pro Trak gooseneck w/beaver tail, it wieghs 4500lbs. also if you are planning of running this size of trailer you have to get a Class A licence b/c your Gvw hauling capacity of the trailer is over 10,000 lbs, i also have a F250 V-10 5spd, ext. cab, short bed with the heavyduty service package and camper package and have no problem loading the trailer heavier than the specified weight, 2 jeeps might fit one would have to be on the beaver tail end a little bit.

I haul a CJ5 and CJ7 on a 25' gooseneck and it is a bit short. They are parked literally rubbing bumpers and the tail of the CJ7 extends past the rear end of the trailer. My trailer weighs in right at 3800 pounds. You may or may not need a CDL (class A license). California is a bit tougher than most states on its requirements. In most states as long as the combined GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) is not over 26k you don't need a CDL. Notice this is weight rating, not actual weight.

In Colorado I don't need one. My trailer's GVWR is 14k and my F250 is 8,800. Combined is 22,800. My actual weight with both Jeeps is right around 19k.

I've got a 24' gooseneck that weighs in at 3800lbs empty.

Brett