Payload vs CWR
I have a new 2015 Chevy 3500 SRW crew cab long bed diesel and had 5000lbs airbags installed. I'm now searching for a camper. I bought this truck for the approx. 4,200lbs payload capacity stated in the...
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Is Chevy being screwy with a max camper weight that is dramatically under payload capacity?
Yes
I found a sticker in the glove box stating that the maximum camper weight ("cargo weight rating") for the truck is about 2,900lbs!
Remove and destroy.
JIMNLIN wrote:
GM gives your 3500 SRW a 7050 RAWR which on a crew cab long bed will carry just about all of a TC's weight.
Now this is where you need your trucks actual front and rear axle weights. (Ready to travel - fully loaded with everything but the camper) Forget a gross weight unless your truck is required to be registered at a gross.
I'll use some numbers here from other one ton SRW owners rear axle weights but many may weigh in the 3000-3200 lb range which leaves you with a 3800-4000 lbs for a payload. Your actual weights will vary but you get the picture.
(my comment added in italic)
Good advice. For your Chevy, you may well find that your advertised RAWR is 2 * max tire loading.
