Tom_Anderson wrote:
You will be overloaded with the 825. There are things you can do (helper springs, airbags, tire upgrades, etc.) to minimize the effects of the overloading, but it doesn't change the basic facts.
Now, what you choose to do with that information is up to you. Many, many truck camper rigs are over their GVWR and manage to operate safely day after day. In case of an accident, though, the responsibility is yours.
Thanks for the honest info. I don't have enough experience to mess around with overloading, in my opinion. Plus I'm as far away from "handy" as possible so I really don't want to break anything !!