Actual Payload of vehicles....

Im glad you replied. I wont go into this too much more, but just touch base on a few items..

If your door sticker lists the GAWR with the same size tires as on your vehicle now, then your vehicle is an exception.

Tires are 2270 lbs max @ 50 psi each. These are stock.
Door tag says 2700 lb axles.

I haven't found any "official" weight rating for the GM 8.5" 10 bolt, but one forum thread I found listed it as 4000 lbs, while you post 3750 lbs.

Yes I saw the 4k on a site too, but found a dealer that looked up the specs for the widely used gm 8.5 " 10 bolt and they stated 3750 lbs

it appears your axle actually IS the weak link. Considering the 1335 weight of the camper you're looking at is the dry weight, once you add water, propane and the misc camping supplies you'll be carrying, you're probably going to be over your axle rating.

OK just say I pack light and it keeps me under the 3750 lbs.. Would it be ok? ( But see response below. )

The difference between your plan and the discussion in the TC forum is the axle. That poster has a 2500HD w/6.0l which has the AAM 10.5 axle rated 8600 lbs.

OK but that op's door tag apparently is 6200 lb axle weights? His scale weight was well over 7000 lbs as I recall.

So your reply in that aspect was his axles could handle it.. ( And thats fine, I would agree )

but his tire capacity was the weak link. My

Correct.. And if the OP in that link upgraded his tires, aside from rubbing, what would his issue be?

It appears no different then my truck.

that OP, is over his door tag as well well as I would be over mine if I attempted this scenerio..

But mechanically ratings of my axles , tires say its with in specs..

Note:
I have full boxed frame.

So going over tags and all other specs are with in weights whats the issue?

Engine?
Brakes?


I believe my spring pack is the weak link in regards to payload. But I can beef that up..

Its very funny because my door tag actually says payload max 785 lbs and in the glove compartment states not TC approved... hehe..



Now what I believe..

My axles per door tag

2700 x 2 = 5400. ( I will never go over this )
GVW 4900 lbs.. ( Registration states 5000 lbs)
Payload 765 ( LOL)

Scale weights truck only

Rear 1860
Front 2560

4420 ( At about 5000 towing with all gear)

WD hitch not activated with trailer

rear 2480
front 2360 ( took 200 lbs off front)
tt 3980

8820

WD activated

Rear 2200
front 2560 ( restored exactly to original)
tt 4060

8820




Towing calculator...


I dont believe anyone should go over their axle ratings as posted on the door tag....

But 5 ers and TC doo it all the time ime sure...:)