New Truck More Payload

wjlapier wrote:
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The truck has a sticker that says cargo weight rating is 1772KG(3906lbs) “with this truck as manufactured”.

Host sticker says “as equiped” 4350

I realize we’ve gone through this before but the camper weighing more than the manufacturer suggests is in my mind. We packed the camper with that info, and what I read here in my other thread. No issues what so ever driving from Washington to Montana with only stableloads upper and lower installed.

So, forgetting about the getting stuck part, we would like to load up everything we usually do when we go to Montana, but also tow my wife’s car, and if need be, carry a full tank of fresh water.

If pulling a small car won’t affect the uphill downhill driving over mountain passes ( 3 this trip ), then fine we can tow with the current truck. It’s all the extra stuff that adds up I’m concerned about.

We would love to put the camper on a truck and hook up her car and be too concerned we are over weight or under powered. As for daily driving a stiffer suspension truck, I’m not too concerned about that.

I appreciate the feedback and comments. Gives me something to think about while we decide what our next steps is. The Everest is a keeper, and we would like to tow the little car, so it evolves from there.

Thanks folks.

Totally get the rated payload concern, however it appears you got a dually that doesn't have a 14klb gvwr. I can tell you matter of factly that it is every bit as stout and safe as any other newer 1 ton dually with payload ratings in the 5klb+ range.
Heck, you've already proven it, as I'm sure your camper is north of 5klbs loaded and you're happy with the stock suspension and nothing to increase spring rate (not to be confused with stable loads which only engage the full spring rate earlier in the suspension cycle).
A far as towing, power wise, you'll notice almost no difference. A toad doesn't add any tongue weight or payload to the truck, and you still won't need to use your brakes going downhill in a newer diesel with just a compact car on the hitch.
IMO, this is a case of if you can understand the vehicle's capability or are just simply not convinced it's ok because the mfg somehow slapped a low payload rating on a more capable truck.

Now if you're really tipping 6klbs giver take payload, I'd say you're getting into the upper part of the truck's capability.