Weight calculations for dummies
I have read all of the threads on GVWR, tongue weight, etc. and I am still confused. Since I am an engineer, I suspect it isn't the math that bothers me. After a lot of painful reading, writing, and c...
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To the OP, it should weigh probably right around 8K. Our '06, 172"WB, crewcab dually diesel was something over 8K pounds the one time I scaled it by itself. But I don't remember how much fuel was in it, and what might have been in the bed or inside as far as a few tools, etc.
It will depend somewhat too of course on which trim level and accessories you have also. Ours is Lariat with a sunroof and all the cowgirl cadillac gimmicks, so that stuff adds up.
As has been said, a CAT scale is good choice, or if you have a scrap metal recycler close by, that would work too.
Edit: oh yeah.... I forgot a dually has six tires....so that's six times those pesky 80 "pound" tires......;) :R
It will depend somewhat too of course on which trim level and accessories you have also. Ours is Lariat with a sunroof and all the cowgirl cadillac gimmicks, so that stuff adds up.
As has been said, a CAT scale is good choice, or if you have a scrap metal recycler close by, that would work too.
Edit: oh yeah.... I forgot a dually has six tires....so that's six times those pesky 80 "pound" tires......;) :R
