GVWR Exceded, Mechanical Issue?
AF 996 on 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab Edit by hanapaa13 Not Published Recently purchased a 2014 AF 996 at the recommendation of the AF Dealer. Was told by the dealer I would have no problems haul...
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hannapa13 you opened the same internet weight police argument that pops up about once a week here.
Yes your camper will be well over 4000lbs wet and fully loaded. Yes you will be a couple thou over the factory gvw. No your truck won't fall apart from hauling it. Actually you're pretty well set up but even sitting on the overloads with the stable loads you installed there may not be enough rear springs to keep the back end from sagging too much and you may need airbags too.
I've put about 5000 mountain mi on the setup in my signature which is likely only a few hundred lbs less than yours, and on a short bed truck.
I have 3950 lb cap tires and I'm sure I exceed the OE rim weight rating.
It's not as stable as a dually for sure but it does fairly well and I'm relying on airbags at 60-70 lbs because the camper will bury my 2500 springs.
Not advocating that you are within all or any of the factory limits but you're not any different than probably over half of the TCs out there.
Drive it and judge for yourself. The truck will handle it but you may or may not find it acceptable.
Yes your camper will be well over 4000lbs wet and fully loaded. Yes you will be a couple thou over the factory gvw. No your truck won't fall apart from hauling it. Actually you're pretty well set up but even sitting on the overloads with the stable loads you installed there may not be enough rear springs to keep the back end from sagging too much and you may need airbags too.
I've put about 5000 mountain mi on the setup in my signature which is likely only a few hundred lbs less than yours, and on a short bed truck.
I have 3950 lb cap tires and I'm sure I exceed the OE rim weight rating.
It's not as stable as a dually for sure but it does fairly well and I'm relying on airbags at 60-70 lbs because the camper will bury my 2500 springs.
Not advocating that you are within all or any of the factory limits but you're not any different than probably over half of the TCs out there.
Drive it and judge for yourself. The truck will handle it but you may or may not find it acceptable.
