Truck Camper Weight...I know, I know
On our last camping trip, I weighed my new since this January, 2019 Ram 3500 CTD DRW 4WD with a 2020 Host Cascade on it's back. Had an average load of gear and supplies. Full fuel, 75% full propane, e...
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Mickeyfan0805 wrote:Kayteg1 wrote:
GVWR is taxable number given by lawyers.
But Axle rating is number given by engineers and that is what I am worry about.
I buy that argument when talking about FWs or TTs, as they also include their own braking power. For truck campers, I'd want to know a lot more about the brake system before relying solely on axle ratings. The fact that an axle can carry more weight does not mean that the truck has the combined braking power to stop it!
Oh, good lord....
Nother one just fell off the turnip truck!
My sincere suggestion would be to learn “a lot more about the brake system” in general, as your statement is nothing short of ridiculous to those that do understand,or at least have some experience with trucks.
