Cargo Carrying Capacity (Realistic #'s)

That probably depends on the size of the basement storage area and how strong the frame is, when we were looking I noticed a great disparity in basement sizes.

In general I doubt most people worry all that much (if ever) about that. If you wanted to fill up on boxes of rocks that would be an issue. But most of the stuff people haul along with them: clothes, BBQ grills, lawn chairs and so on are low density and not likely to overload the 5ver.

MFL wrote:
A 3K CCC will work for most, unless full timing. A 2,250 CCC is do able, but I'd not want anything less!

Always keep in mind, a full fresh water tank, plus full WH, batteries, propane, it adds up fast. While no one tries to, at some point you may be hauling full tanks. It is easy to put another 1,500 lbs of STUFF in as well.

Jerry

Thanks so much! We are not full-timing so these numbers are what I was thinking too! It never hurts to have more than you need so this will help me narrow down my short list.

agesilaus wrote:
Are you talking about Tow Vehicles or the 5ver? Any one ton p/u from the big three American manufacturers should have a payload capacity over 3000 lb. Mine is 3400 for example. 4WD, Crew cabs and other accessories reduce the ultimate payload. If you are pulling a 5ver it makes no sense to get anything other than a one ton truck.

I'm sorry. I don't think I was very clear. We are looking at fifth wheels and I'm specifically talking about the cargo carrying capacity of those. We do own a Ford 350 so I'm not worried about it's numbers right now. It can handle what we are considering. More specifically, the fifth wheels have cargo carrying capacities that differ greatly. I just want to be sure we are realistic in what we need and do not find ourselves over our numbers and only carryover by necessities! I want to have some wiggle room
And options! Thanks!

A 3K CCC will work for most, unless full timing. A 2,250 CCC is do able, but I'd not want anything less!

Always keep in mind, a full fresh water tank, plus full WH, batteries, propane, it adds up fast. While no one tries to, at some point you may be hauling full tanks. It is easy to put another 1,500 lbs of STUFF in as well.

Jerry

Are you talking about Tow Vehicles or the 5ver? Any one ton p/u from the big three American manufacturers should have a payload capacity over 3000 lb. Mine is 3400 for example. 4WD, Crew cabs and other accessories reduce the ultimate payload. If you are pulling a 5ver it makes no sense to get anything other than a one ton truck.