Reality check - 2006 Chevy 2500
First post and diving in head first... We are in the very early discussions with DW’s parents on a 5er. A key point is whether we use my current truck as the TV or need to upgrade (equals more mon...
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A pickup truck carries its load on its RAWR....not a gvwr nor its gvwr based payload
Your 2500 GM rear axle may weigh in the 2800 lb range leaving around 3200 lbs for a in the bed payload. People/other stuff in the cab will have a small percentage on the rear axle.
Having made a living towing non rv trailers I'm always befuddled why in this day and age folks don't know their tow/haul vehicles actual front/rear separate axle weights. It a very simple thing to do.
Your 2500 GM rear axle may weigh in the 2800 lb range leaving around 3200 lbs for a in the bed payload. People/other stuff in the cab will have a small percentage on the rear axle.
Having made a living towing non rv trailers I'm always befuddled why in this day and age folks don't know their tow/haul vehicles actual front/rear separate axle weights. It a very simple thing to do.
