Hit the scale, how can I be this heavy?

hedge wrote:
that's the rating on the sidewall, I actually thought that was pretty high for E rated tires. I've seen many that are lower than that.

The letter rating is not the accurate method to identify the load capacity, as you have discovered.

hedge wrote:
The tire capacity is worrisome, I also believe I'm over the rim capacity.... if the scale is correct, just seems really high for a 8.5' no slide camper.

Personally, I would not be overly concerned with the 100 lbs over on the rims.

hedge wrote:
I'm kicking myself that I didn't unload and weigh the truck by itself, I had the time too.

I agree with you on this one. :B

hedge wrote:
I've been kicking tires on new trucks and was maybe considering a dually, I was really thinking it was optional but this is pushing me more in that direction, especially if I ever want to get a larger one.

It's only money. If you are happy with your TC, you can solve the tire and wheel issue for about $2500. You can also solve it with a $30000 to $65000 DRW truck.

hedge wrote:
I just have no experience with dually's, took a short test drive in one and it didn't seem all that different to handle, gotta watch those fenders but I spend a lot of time looking in the mirrors now. Looks like the tire changing procedure isn't all that different, looks like both wheels mount to the same studs. As you can see I'm pretty green as far as duallys go.

DRW is not for everyone. I think driving empty is the biggest challenge. Over the years I have had both SRW and DRW. I can argue for or against either one. I now have had my current 2004 DRW for about a year. I had my 1996 SRW for over 16 years, and hauled my 4000 lb camper. I did go to 19.5s. I think the SRW did a good job, but I must confess the DRW is more comfortable. It could be mostly because the '04 is a newer truck. I do miss my '96.