Seeking advice on camper for my new truck
A few weeks ago picked up a new 2016 Ram Power Wagon and want sell my teardrop and get a TC. My current budget is around 14k. The payload is listed at 1384 lbs but the listed axle and tire ratings add...
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The real weirdness with the PW is the numbers on the door sticker. GAVR Front: 4750 LB, GAVR Rear: 6200 LB but GVWR 8510 LB. The tire and loading sticker says 1352 LB for occupants and cargo. Tires are Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Tire LT285/70R17D with max load of 3195 @ 65 psi. My math says truck should weigh 7158 LB and axles can support 10,950 LB with tires rated to 12,780. That leaves 3792 LB but RAM's math says 1352 LB. The ss-550 has dry weight of 1594 LB with COG at 22" which would leave 2198 LB for people and stuff and not exceed axle or tire weights but would exceed GVWR. I am really confused and seem to find conflicting info as why numbers don't add up. Best guess is the soft springs but wouldn't some 5000 LB rated airbags make up for that?
