Shopping for a camper...
I actually joined some time ago but now I'm so close to retirement I can smell it. I have a 2015 GMC 3500 short bed srw. Yup. With the diesel so you all know my tare weight is over 7900lbs with the...
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Longshore wrote:
Guys thanks for the quick response. On that other board I hear crickets. GVWR is 11,500lbs. Tare weight was 7,940lbs. Rear axle does come in at 7,050.
Tires are load range E 10 ply sidewalls with a 3525lb max load rating. Think I'm good there.
I spent 24 years on the road so I know about weights and why it matters. I've seen pickups bent in half and famlies killed because of negligence. That being said, I think I am over thinking this.
I bought this truck used with 53,000 miles on it. The truck was used to pull a gooseneck trailer and still has the BW hitch on it. It only weighs 75lbs, so I left it in there. It actually adds another crossmember between the frame rails. Also it has helper springs installed by previous owner.
I think it's time to stop thinking and go for what I want.
Agreed. Paralysis by analysis.
However, do not exceed tire ratings. When you finally get your rig you may find you are very close or over on your tires. You’d be surprised how heavy these things actually are after you load up.
Be safe-TC’s are great!
