towing/payload
Hi, i am new to the truck world. We really want to go camping but want to make sure we get the right truck. I am looking at buying a 2014 sierra 1500 double cab 5.3 L with 3.42 gear ratio. I want to...
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wheelndeal wrote:
Hi, i am new to the truck world. We really want to go camping but want to make sure we get the right truck.
I am looking at buying a 2014 sierra 1500 double cab 5.3 L with 3.42 gear ratio.
I want too buy a camper that weighs 6630 lbs dry weight and 7458 lbs loaded with water, gear, food, etc... I think the hitch weight is 845 lbs
passenger weight is 680 lbs
I also want a quad and they vary from 700 lbs to 800 lbs
Is this truck going to work for me or do I need a smaller camper(I did consider a toy hauler but my wife hates them so that's out of the question)
I should also mention that I need the ramps for the quad and generator that i havent calculated the weight for.
Sorry if i am not clear or seem to be a little everywhere. I am new to this and I am out of my depth here.
Thx for anyones input
Lets do the math:
7500lb trailer will have a hitch weight of around 1000lbs
passengers 680
quad 800
WDH 50
Total weight is = 2530lbs!!!!
You need at least a 3/4 ton truck with a payload of at least 2600lbs.
