Northstar 850SC on longbed Tundra
Yesterday I looked at an 850SC at the Denver show. Recognizing the fact that the dry weight of the 850SC exceeds the allowable payload of our 2003 std-cab, longbed Tundra, I wondered if any of you hav...
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SugarHillCTD wrote:
Please....weight police step away from your virtual scales.
Like Bill stated, let's first hear about the OP's axle and tire ratings and actual weights.
Then we can either give good advice or predict that the OP will end life on this planet.
Lighten up folks, huh?
No.
It's not rocket science to figure out what the rough capacities of a Toyota Tundra are. The OP's truck is not going to turn out to be some miracle super-payload-capacity truck. It's going to be a typical Tundra with a payload-at-GVWR of around 1000-1200lbs, and about 400lbs of extra capacity by loading to the combined axle ratings.
Even perfectly balanced and loaded to combined GAWR, he's only got a payload of around 1600lbs, for 2500lbs+ of camper and people.
"No worse off than the rest of us?" The rest of us driving 3/4 and 1 ton trucks may be overloaded, but we're still within the combined axle ratings of our trucks, not running 40% over.
Ultimately, it's up to the OP if he wants to try it. He'll definitely need new tires and rims. He'll definitely want to add helper springs and possibly airbags. It's a lot of time and money to risk on something that by no means is a "sure thing" as far as being enjoyable to drive. You don't want your driving experience to be God-awful after spending that much money.
