Payload Advice

[desertfoxjr]

I own a 2014 GMC Duramax 3/4 ton 4x4 Crew Cab truck with a 6'6" bed. I have talked to a number of people who have given me a range of advice about the size (weight) TC I can safely carry, along with mods that will offset weight discrepancies. i have narrowed my search to TCs with wet weights the in the range of 2600 - 3,300 lbs. I believe my payload is 2440 lbs. As experienced TC owners, I am interested in any advice or suggestions you can provide me.

Many Thanks,

Harold

[BradW]

Do you plan on also towing something. Trailer tongue weight can add significant weight to the rear axle/tires.

[desertfoxjr]

Great advice. Thank you!

[Kayteg1]

Quick calculation >>> 33000 lb dry camper will put about 4500 lb wet on your rear axle.
Add truck own weight and tell us your tire ratings?

[djg]

Keep tires and axle weights under what you are allowed you will be ok I weigh in at about 500 lbs over GVWR but under axle and tire capacities truck works just fine

Dave

[burningman]

Being a short bed truck, size is already limited to short bed campers, which automatically keeps them in the range you can carry on that truck. You should be able to carry whatever camper fits on it.
If it needs a bit of help, airbags or overload spring spacers (Timbrens or similar), a sway bar and some good shocks should have you set to cruise.