Dually payload??

In the end I opted for a
$4995 - 2002 Lance 815 (wet weight 1879#) &
$9500 - 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 SRW (payload per sticker = 2842#)(101k miles)

They are both in great shape and I found them on craigslist. The sellers were both wonderful people and I enjoyed purchasing from them a million times more than at a dealer. I feel like the camper and truck have everything I need and nothing I don't. The camper is tiny, but certainly larger than our tent and has a bathroom and shower. No AC, but we can ad later as needed. The truck has an 8.1L Vortec engine (Allison transmission) which may be more than I need, but I'm sure we'll enjoy it on the hills.

We are cleaning things up and packing and should be out of here in a couple of days.

I was bowled over by the wonderful help I received on the forums - some people even searched the camper/trucks ads and sent me their great finds!

If I meet more truck campers like you when I'm out traveling, I'm sure we'll be loving this sport for years to come.

Happy Camping!

donn0128 wrote:

bigcitypopo wrote:
Buy a wheelbarrow!!! My Ram 2500 CC short bed has a 2500lbs payload...

Honest numbers? Yea right. More like 1500 pound in real world payload. GVWR minus real world scaled weight is your honest payload, not some mystical numbers you read somewhere.

Ya honest numbers!
Here we go again......
Better get a 3500 if you're gonna haul 2 bags of dog food home!

arto_wa wrote:

bighatnohorse wrote:

wintersun wrote:
. . . and the tires should handle at least 11,000 lbs. . .

This is a limited truth.
And I'm not sure about that!
It could apply when all four dually rear tires are on a level surface with weight evenly distributed on all four.

According to Michelin: Their LT235/85R16 LRE XPS Traction tires, when in dual configuration (or 4 tires per axle), the maximum axle loading is 11,112 lbs.

Wintersun is absolutely correct!

Correct. For axle loading.
Again, this is misleading when the subject is payload.

You have a dually? Then you know that when the rear tire runs up onto a low curb that the inner tire will be suspended in the air.
At that point, a full payload is unevenly distributed and the limiting factor will be the lowest rated tire.

This is why when someone questions "payload" that axle loading comments are misleading, even when they may be accurate!

bighatnohorse wrote:

wintersun wrote:
. . . and the tires should handle at least 11,000 lbs. . .

This is a limited truth.
And I'm not sure about that!
It could apply when all four dually rear tires are on a level surface with weight evenly distributed on all four.

According to Michelin: Their LT235/85R16 LRE XPS Traction tires, when in dual configuration (or 4 tires per axle), the maximum axle loading is 11,112 lbs.

Wintersun is absolutely correct!

wintersun wrote:
. . . and the tires should handle at least 11,000 lbs. . .

This is a limited truth.
And I'm not sure about that!
It could apply when all four dually rear tires are on a level surface with weight evenly distributed on all four.

It seems there everybody has their own opinions when it comes to cargo capacity. I sacrificed and got a regular cab. The crew cab is what really seems to kill the cargo capacity.
With GM, the cargo capacity took a big jump up in 2011.
My truck glove box sticker say cargo capacity of 5076 lbs.

The axle and wheel bearings will handle at least 10,900 lbs. and the tires should handle at least 11,000 lbs. and with the truck at the rear axle putting down a weight of roughly 3600 lbs. that leaves a payload of 7400 lbs. IF the frame and leaf springs are up to the task.

The leaf springs can be upgraded but not the frame. Ford with its chassis cab version of the F-450 shows an additional 3000 lbs. of payload over the F-450 pickup version and there are notable differences in both the frame and the front suspensions of the two models.

tonymull wrote:
No that trick doesn't work, and why would you do that when the payload (with factory equipment) is posted on the door where he is getting those two numbers???

Hi Tony. The door sticker does not show payload on many older trucks.
Door stickers will show GVWR (and axle ratings) - not payload on older trucks.

The two numbers? They are printed on the tire's sidewall - and indicate maximum tire weight rating.
If you have a dually with OEM tires - take a look.

Heck no it is not!! I wish... Payload when you throw in 150 lbs a person is only 2400lbs. Sticker states 1950 lbs. payload!! Which is a crock of S@$%....Does not stop my truck though handling a 11.3 foot 4000 lbs. Wet Lance TC with no problems with appropriate upgrades.

No that trick doesn't work, and why would you do that when the payload (with factory equipment) is posted on the door where he is getting those two numbers???