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ramyankee
Explorer
Jan 30, 2014

Term question re: weight calc/load estimate utility

Trying this out on my truck and 5th Wheel. There are a couple of terms I need a little explanation on. For both units they are asking for Steer axle and Drive axle. What are those? Are they found when...
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JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Jan 31, 2014
Our truck (by our sig) was weighed when we licensed it, fuel full, 6850#.



My 2wd 2500 Dodge/Cummins NV5600 2wd weighs in at 6880 lbs gross. My front axle weighs in at 4080 lbs and the rear at 2800 lbs.

Many 2wd 2500 GM owners report around 2700 lbs on the rear axle which leaves you with approx 3200-3300 lbs for a max payload.

You will be fine with that trail;er unless your gonna' carry a aux fuel tank and a gen set and lots of heavy extras.

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