Finally made it to the Cat scales
Getting the truck right took longer because of the Covid related supply issues but I did this to simulate a full camper.... I had a full black and grey tank. Fresh was almost empty. Stocked the k...
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op wrote:
The worst part is the rear axle is 7,300lbs which is 200 over GRAWR
Its never a good idea to carry more weight than the tires/wheels rear spring pack is rated for. Upgrade tires and most likely a OEM wheel upgrade may be needed.
Having pulled heavy GN trailers for a living for years and seen the results from my own and other operators who over loaded...over pressured a OEM wheel I'm blown away by opinions on rv websites that a tire/wheel can carry more weight than the mfg ratings. Granted they can do it for a while but the wheel at some point in time and miles of service....cracked and broken centers or valleys or split tire beads seats were the result of that folly.
