rhagfo wrote:
ScottG wrote:
I would not want any truck/fiver combo that gets within 80% of the trucks GVWR. Only because you may end up hitting the bump stops on a regular basis and that doesn't make for a very nice ride and can be really hard on the hardware.
I would love to know the person that started the 80% rule!
I carried a 32’ 12,500# 5er with our 2001 Ram 2500, I was 1,700# OVER GVWR and just under rear GAWR, don’t ever recall hitting the bump stops, heck hardly got to the overload springs!
My post has nothing to do with the 80% "rule" (which I have NEVER promoted). And that rule was generally about not
pulling more than 80% of your trucks rating.
You were also using a HD truck. A half ton is more likely to hit bump stops because the suspension is setup for a better ride.
For anyone to actually suggest someone exceed their GVWR is bad advice.
