Weights. Am I missing something?
Hi All; We are looking to purchase a truck camper after many years of having a fifth wheel. Enjoyed the FW, but want something that is smaller and more versatile where we can get into some of the ...
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Kayteg1 wrote:
There can be only 1 opinion. Weight rear axle, deduct the number from axle rating and that is what legally you can haul.
All this because I be trolling.
Fixed it for you Kayteg....
Bachus, you can absolutely, safely, easily haul pretty much any TC made for a shortbed truck with your truck.
Do some reading, this hotly debated topic comes up about 3x a week on this forum alone.
If you're willing to look past the artificially low gvwr placed on your truck, the rest is easy.
If it has 17" wheels, ditch them for 18s or 20s with some 3700-4000lb rated tires.
Add a rear sway bar and whatever suspension addition necessary to carry what you buy (Timbrens, air bags, add a leafs, spring wedges/Stableloads). Or for the ultimate in capability, get 19.5s for the best tire/wheel capacity.
You can research the particulars of your trucks design to support your decision if you wish.
