need sanity check on weight calcs
Hi - looking to purchase a new TV/TC to carry my DW and me into retirement. I've done the math and I don't like what I'm seeing so I thought I'd post up here to make sure I'm doing things right. F...
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You are confusing sticker numbers made up for tax purposes with actual vehicle capacities.
I have no problem to put 10,000 lb on my F350 DRW, but with camper weight distribution is an issue.
I weight my camper at the time of purchase and it was 4200 dry (manufacturer lists 3800lb), but it did put almost 5000 lb on my rear axle.
Unfortunately I have never seen camper manufacturer listing center of gravity, so making the setup you are forced to do try by error decisions.
I doubt you can overload DRW with your set up, but focus on what rear axle can carry as this will be crucial point.
Make a habit of loading heavy stuff up front and use the behind rear axle storages for light stuff only.
If you have spare, putting it on front bumper can be wise move.
Now you are not saying how big is the camper rear overhang.
For my camper I need 5 foot stinger for trailer hitch.
Would I put 700lb tongue on it, that likely would transfer to about 2000 lb on rear axle and front wheels barely touching the pavement.
You are walking very thin line here.
I have no problem to put 10,000 lb on my F350 DRW, but with camper weight distribution is an issue.
I weight my camper at the time of purchase and it was 4200 dry (manufacturer lists 3800lb), but it did put almost 5000 lb on my rear axle.
Unfortunately I have never seen camper manufacturer listing center of gravity, so making the setup you are forced to do try by error decisions.
I doubt you can overload DRW with your set up, but focus on what rear axle can carry as this will be crucial point.
Make a habit of loading heavy stuff up front and use the behind rear axle storages for light stuff only.
If you have spare, putting it on front bumper can be wise move.
Now you are not saying how big is the camper rear overhang.
For my camper I need 5 foot stinger for trailer hitch.
Would I put 700lb tongue on it, that likely would transfer to about 2000 lb on rear axle and front wheels barely touching the pavement.
You are walking very thin line here.
