how much weight can we have?

TraciK wrote:
I had put the KG in the first time went back and corrected it.

I think we have it figured out.

From what we can tell without weighing the truck is its curb weight is around 6000. So, we are thinking we can haul around 2800 pounds.

So, our max weight for a tc would be 2000. I'm thinking 800-1000 for extra weight. Does this sound about right?

I saw a tc that I really like and wouldn't mind going to look at but it weighs 2200. So, we would be over by 200 pounds give or take. How bad is that? lol

"How bad is that?", will get you answers from the sky is falling to no problem. There are so many things to consider, I doubt you will/could get a clear answer. I have been on RV.NET for many years, and have owned trucks and TCs since the early 70s. I feel very comfortable in saying you must look for truck/TC combinations, and ask the owner what they do and do not like about their setup. It is equally important to ask what is different about their truck from factory stock. Keep in mind, something as simple as shocke will make a big difference in a given truck. An anti-sway bar can be the difference between your truck/TC having decent road manners or being a white knuckle ride. Unfortunately, my observation is the first priority in choosing a truck and/or TC is the color, and floor plan.

If you are not willing to spend a lot of money on truck suspension upgrades, be very conservative with the TC size/weight. My experience is the tire/wheels are the primary parts to fail if overloaded. Start there. The side of the tire states the maximum load capacity of the tire. Add the two rear tire load capacities. If the rear axle of your truck with camper exceeds the total of the two tires, stop you will definitely be overloaded and unsafe in my opinion.

My 1996 Dodge DSL 2500 2WD extended cab long bed is probably a lot lighter than your truck. I have weighed it many times, for different reasons. I seriously doubt your truck weighs 6000 pounds, probably closer to 7000 to 7200 pounds or more.

My truck empty:

Total weight without tailgate = 6200 pounds
Front axle = 4000
Rear axle = 2200


My truck with my TC fully loaded ready to camp:

Total weight = 10400 pounds
Front axle = 4200
Rear axle = 6200

I would not load my TC on my truck without my upgraded tires (19.5s, 4900 lbs/tire), air bags, anti-sway bar, and adjustable shocks.

I will not argue with others as to what is the maximum load to carry. They should go with their comfort level, as I do. My setup has served me well for over seven years and about 130,000 miles.

Wayne