Rear axle loaded weight Poll
Recently I upgraded to 19.5 wheels/tires and have been thinking it's time to upgrade my old (1986)camper. So wondering how much weight others feel they can safely carry on their rigs rear axle for co...
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With the big increases in GVWR in recent years it would be helpful to know the tare weights also . I suspect the gain in cargo capacity is not as great as the increase in GVWR would indicate .
02 GMC , cab/chassis , dumping alum flatbed , extra fluids , some tools , 20' chain , 2 people + dog , 50 gals fuel . GVWR = 12000 , front = 4800 , rear = 8600
front = 4320
rear = 3960
total = 8280
With camper loaded for bear .
front = 4400
rear = 7220
total = 11620
02 GMC , cab/chassis , dumping alum flatbed , extra fluids , some tools , 20' chain , 2 people + dog , 50 gals fuel . GVWR = 12000 , front = 4800 , rear = 8600
front = 4320
rear = 3960
total = 8280
With camper loaded for bear .
front = 4400
rear = 7220
total = 11620
