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breeves2245
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Jan 05, 2018

I got 1,200 lbs to work with - can I get a shell?

Since most popup campers are at 1,000 lbs and up I figured any over the cab popup was out of consideration with my truck. Got a 2002 Silverado 1500. Just weighted it today. Weighs 4,987 with me and...
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breeves2245
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Jan 10, 2018
After more reading, it seems that exceeding the GVWR by 10% or so is not that significant of a concern as long as I am under my GAWR. I got 1,250 lbs to work with per the GVWR and 1,700 lbs with the rear GAWR. So let's call it 1,500 lbs max for me.

I'm not comfortable exceeding limits. I have no experience with hauling truck campers or suspension modifications. Would most on this forum agree exceeding GVWR slightly but staying 10% under GAWR is not a big concern?

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