Newbie trying to match a TC to my 1500 HD
Well I'm a newbie here looking to purchase my first TC. I have been doing a lot of research, but finding many conflicting answers/opinions regarding matching campers to trucks. First, here are the sp...
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RickW wrote:Grit dog wrote:
The obvious question to me is how much weight do you want to put on a quadrasteer truck?
I do not know much about them other than GM didn't make em for long. Doesn't seem like a great setup for carrying super heavy loads.
JMO
(Quadrasteer with TC at Point Sublime, North Rim, Grand Canyon)
The answer is just enough weight to get where you're going.
ADC0731 wrote:
I have basically the same truck, but 4x2.
The 1500HD quadrasteer is not well understood, it was designed for trailering and carrying. The rear wheel track is 5 inches or so wider than the standard truck and has load-adjustable rear shocks. I carry a 2600 lb loaded camper with no issues over 20,000 miles so far. I do have stableloads installed and highly recommend them. You will be amazed at how well your truck handles in 4-wheel steer mode with a camper on.
My only concern for you would be the added weight of a boat but you should be fine with any camper in the 2000 lb range.
p.s. My scale weight with 2 people and loaded for long-distance travel is 8550 lbs.
Thanks guys, its great to finally hear first-hand experiences from those who have hauled TC's with 1500 HD Quadrasteers!:D I've located the nearest CAT scale and plan on taking the truck and boat to get weighed tomorrow.
