Lakemann wrote:
The scale I was on, was at the local garbage transfer station so I couldnt get axle weights. The truck is bone empty, nothing but me and full tank of fuel. No tools,no hitch,nothing! I find it hard to believe that this truck can only "legally" handle another 1380# of payload. When I throw my wife and kids into the mix, I'm looking at just around 1,000# payload. I bought this thing with the intentions of buying a small fifth wheel. Could the scale be off?
As compared to my former 2500, your scale weight appears to be about right. You need to find a 5th wheel with hitch weight of less than 1000 pounds so that you will be able to allow for the added gear, etc. I know this is not what you wanted to hear. The 2500 has the power to pull very heavy loads but isn't rated for it. I felt very comfortable with my 2500 pulling my Cyclone but I didn't want to risk it. My 2500 weight rating was: Front 5200#, Rear 6010# and GVWR 9000#. I didn’t even weigh it with the RV because it was too obvious. My 3500 cert label is: front 5200#, rear 9350# and GVWR 12,200#. I got a steal of a deal on the 3500.
