Safe weight for 2016 Silverado 2500
We are looking to upgrade from a 23 foot TT to a smallish 5th wheel. We bought a new 3/4 ton truck as part of the migration and are looking at used units. What is the best way to determine if the truc...
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Legally speaking from an Leo or cveo pulling you.over, the door sticker means squat. My 2500 is legal to 8000 lbs. If pled over and weighted at door stickers 8600 giver, I'd be 600 lbs over weight! I could buy next higher amount, 10,000 gvw. I'd be legal if pulled over and weight at 10,000 lbs. Look at your states registration laws to verify what is or is not legal.
Frankly, a few lbs over.door sticker may.Not be that big of a deal handling etc. Depending upon how the.load is distributed. I've loaded trucks and trailers under ratings, but say tail heavy....worst handling things around. Meanwhile load to 1-2000 or more lbs over, but load is distributed, handled great.
Not saying you should go.over the.numbers.......but it may.or may.Not be that bad.
Marty
Frankly, a few lbs over.door sticker may.Not be that big of a deal handling etc. Depending upon how the.load is distributed. I've loaded trucks and trailers under ratings, but say tail heavy....worst handling things around. Meanwhile load to 1-2000 or more lbs over, but load is distributed, handled great.
Not saying you should go.over the.numbers.......but it may.or may.Not be that bad.
Marty
