Truck Camper Weight...I know, I know
On our last camping trip, I weighed my new since this January, 2019 Ram 3500 CTD DRW 4WD with a 2020 Host Cascade on it's back. Had an average load of gear and supplies. Full fuel, 75% full propane, e...
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Lexx wrote:
I've also read that the true arbiter of payload legality is DOT, and they don't use the payload sticker. Is this true?
I've not read of any issues or accidents involving F450 pickups carrying these mega heavy truck campers, and the owners all seem to report that their truck handles the weight just fine.
I had a discussion with DOT officer about those Dodge 3500 and F450 pulling double decker car haulers with 5-6 cars on them and his answer was "we don't have any reports about the procedure creating hazard issues".
Meaning DOT not likely is going to compare you door sticker with scale results. Only report about TC being put on scales come from British Columbia. I drove couple of thousands miles in BC and have never seen single LEO.
Go figure.
