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Thank you for the link to the calculator, it was useful. I definitely plan to use a weight distributing hitch. Sorry, I did not mean to mislead about my weights. I "adjusted" them slightly after I went over the scales due to what I had in truck that should not have been there and added for stuff that should have been. I am confident, I am within 50 lbs. of the scale readings. I know the truck does not have near the power of the newer breeds. I am content going 60mph. All of the weights are what I predict to be maximums. We may even go with a hybrid trailer which I know are generally lower profile and less weight. This truck is a recent purchase for me so unfortunately, I do not know much of the history. Trans shifts well, fluid looks good and does not smell burnt. I plan to service the trans, add a larger cooler and a trans temperature gauge. I don't want to push it, so I plan to keep it out of overdrive. Thanks guys for the input.307Views0likes0CommentsTow Vehicle Capacity
Good morning guys. I know this has been discussed a ton but just looking for some input. I am big on being safe and not pushing the limits on anything. Truck is a 98 K3500 crew cab dually with 454 and automatic transmission and 4:10 gear. With a full tank of gas, myself and one of my kids, the truck weighed 7110 total at the truck scale. 3935 on the front axle and 3175 on the rear. GVWR is 10,000 lbs. Front axle is rated for 4500 and rear is rated for 7500. I will need to add roughly 200 lbs for wife and other kid. My plan is to load the bed with several ATV's, gear, tools, gas, etc. equating to estimated 1600 lbs. We are looking for 22-26 foot long travel trailer and I am estimating 6000 lb. max weight, with estimated 600 max tongue weight. The weight adds up quick. I feel pretty good about this due to most of the weight will be over the rearend as the amount of weight the front can take is pretty limited. I know I have seen guys haul/pull a lot more with these trucks. That does not make it right/wrong, etc. I just like to have my margin of safety and a comfortable towing experience. Thanks in advance for the input.2.3KViews0likes10Comments
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