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desertfoxjr
Explorer
Mar 18, 2019

Payload Advice

I own a 2014 GMC Duramax 3/4 ton 4x4 Crew Cab truck with a 6'6" bed. I have talked to a number of people who have given me a range of advice about the size (weight) TC I can safely carry, along with mods that will offset weight discrepancies. i have narrowed my search to TCs with wet weights the in the range of 2600 - 3,300 lbs. I believe my payload is 2440 lbs. As experienced TC owners, I am interested in any advice or suggestions you can provide me.

Many Thanks,

Harold
Truck Campers
  • wnjj's avatar
    wnjj
    Explorer II
    Mar 19, 2019
    I didn't realize "wet" and "dry" are punctuation. :p
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Mar 18, 2019
    It nice to have fellow member on forum, who will follow you and check every punctuation.
    Only bad part is that he plays stupid between.
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Mar 18, 2019
    Kayteg1 wrote:
    Quick calculation >>> 33000 lb dry camper will put about 4500 lb wet on your rear axle.
    Add truck own weight and tell us your tire ratings?


    But the OP said 3300lbs wet, which typically includes bare camper+all options+ full tanks, in camper speak.
    It would be hard to get another 1200lbs of personal gear and food in the camper (unless you're living in it and have every nook and cranny packed full). Not everyone has a 7000 or 8000lb camper, whichever your recent weight claim was in a different thread.
  • BradW's avatar
    BradW
    Explorer II
    Mar 18, 2019
    Do you plan on also towing something. Trailer tongue weight can add significant weight to the rear axle/tires.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Mar 18, 2019
    Quick calculation >>> 33000 lb dry camper will put about 4500 lb wet on your rear axle.
    Add truck own weight and tell us your tire ratings?
  • djg's avatar
    djg
    Explorer
    Mar 18, 2019
    Keep tires and axle weights under what you are allowed you will be ok I weigh in at about 500 lbs over GVWR but under axle and tire capacities truck works just fine

    Dave
  • burningman's avatar
    burningman
    Explorer II
    Mar 18, 2019
    Being a short bed truck, size is already limited to short bed campers, which automatically keeps them in the range you can carry on that truck. You should be able to carry whatever camper fits on it.
    If it needs a bit of help, airbags or overload spring spacers (Timbrens or similar), a sway bar and some good shocks should have you set to cruise.

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