Truck Camper Weight...I know, I know

gbsteph wrote:
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, empty waste tanks and about 10 gallons of fresh water. GVWR is 14000, I was at 14480. Front GAWR is 6000, I was at 5180. Rear GAWR is 9750,

noteven wrote:
Here's a question:

When a heavy haul company calls for a permit for a job, the permit office in our jurisdiction asks for tire sizes and axle configuration and spacing, total weight and dimensions. They then plan and give the route the carrier must use.

Do you think they ask for verification of the GVWR/GCWR on the door sticker of the Kenworth and the jeep, lowbed, and boosters?

Great comparison. :B

What kind of safety margin do you think the manufactures have calculated into the GVW ratings?

5% 10% 15% 25%???

Or do they figure one pound over your truck will either break or wont stop?