weight question
I have a 2011 dodge 1500 quad cab with a 5.7 v-8 hemi set up with a tow package. It is rated to tow 10,050. I'm looking at a 2007 Keystone Copper Canyon 293 sls rated at just at bit over 9000lbs. dry....
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rhagfo wrote:Same position as you brother. 110% camping ready, all occupants, full fuel, full camper(I had a full FW tank when I weighed, and normally tow with 1/4),I am 100lbs over the TV GVW and under GAWR on the CAT scales. I am not going to say yes or no to anything margional. But if you are asking a question like the OP, I will gladly give you my opinion why you should not be considering this setup.NMace wrote:
Weight Police,
Allthough I think you are right this time, you made a lot of assumption that have not been valid for years. Not only is the 1/2.. 3//4 and 1 ton meaninglless. 150/1500 etc are misleading.
I have a 1500 with a payload rating of 2,090 pounds and over 3,000 pounds of capacity on the OEM tires and axle. I can easilly pull/haul the subject 5er.
We really need details before giving absolute advice.
LOL!
I am not the weight police by a long shot, as I run over GVWR,that said I am under both axle ratings. I also do NOT have any suspension enhancements other than a set off Bilstien 5100 shocks.
There is a point be it a 1500/150/half ton or a 3500/350/ one ton where you pass the point where you are too far over the ratings to be safe, or expect the TV to last any time at all.
If you are a believer that Air Bags, Timbrens or super Springs can make a 1500/150/ half ton into a 3500/350/one ton then I sure don't want to be near you on the Highway.
Just for fun, I had a camping world saleman try to sell me a bigger camper! He said "I know you are shopping for a new truck, but you will be able to pull this one empty with what you have for now." Yeah, I won't be seeing him again.
