upgrading weight capability of my truck, need help and advice
upgrading weight capability of my truck, need help and advice
bartman |
Jun 18 2014, 11:38 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 28-April 14 Member No.: 7,537 Favorite Truck Camper(s): northern lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1994 gmc sierra standard cab, 6.0l Diesel, 4 x 4. Type of Tiedowns used: none yet Truck and Camper Setup: no camper yet |
I have a truck (new to me) details follow:
1984 GMC 1500 4 x 4 Diesel engine 8 foot bed 2 person cab Vin # is 1GTEK14S3RE559687 A sticker inside the glove box has information about truck camper loading, and states the following: Cargo weight rating 516lb/234Kg Sticker in the door jamb states: GVWR 6100/2767 GAWR FRT 3880/1760 GAWR RR 3750/1701 Rims 17 x 7.6 front and rear Tires LT225/75R16C @ 50psi If I understand this info correctly, the vehicle must weigh 5584lbs as is, and the heaviest camper I can use with this set up would be 516lb. (about 1,000lb less than the 'light' campers I have seen). So, my questions ... If that is so, then do I have any options to increase that weight loading? I am thinking upgraded springs? Air bags (not sure what they are)? Alternative tires with a shallower sidewall? (for better handling) Or should I find a good valet and get it ready to sell? I truly appreciate in advance the efforts anyone puts into guiding me. Kind Regards, Bart Robinson |
homebuilt |
Dec 31 2014, 08:45 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 31-December 14 Member No.: 7,917 Favorite Truck Camper(s): northen lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: homebuilt 1050 2013 F350 single wheels Type of Tiedowns used: torklift with fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Home built copy of Lance 1050 on 2103 F-350 4 wd gas motor. torklift tie downs with fast guns attached. |
The weight your truck can carry is 2767 lbs. You should take a 1000 lbs off that number so that you can accommodate your passengers weight and stuff/gear. So the dry weight of the camper would be basically 1767 which is a good size. I'd consider adding airbags to the rear and a stabilizer bar that will give you better handling and if you happen to be overloaded 500-1000 lbs you won't have any handling problems. Just when you replace your tires make sure you get the heaviest load rating available in that size. The load range is alphabetical (B, C, D) it means the sidewall is sturdy for carrying more weight. Hope this helps out.
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zcookiemonstar |
Jan 11 2015, 08:26 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 1-January 13 Member No.: 6,403 Favorite Truck Camper(s): unknown Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Dodge Ram 2500 Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift with Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Dodge Ram 2500 no camper yet |
QUOTE(homebuilt @ Dec 31 2014, 08:45 PM) The weight your truck can carry is 2767 lbs. You should take a 1000 lbs off that number so that you can accommodate your passengers weight and stuff/gear. So the dry weight of the camper would be basically 1767 which is a good size. I'd consider adding airbags to the rear and a stabilizer bar that will give you better handling and if you happen to be overloaded 500-1000 lbs you won't have any handling problems. Just when you replace your tires make sure you get the heaviest load rating available in that size. The load range is alphabetical (B, C, D) it means the sidewall is sturdy for carrying more weight. Hope this helps out. How do you get that the truck can carry 2767lbs? I hope your not going by his posted GVWR 6100/2767 because 6100is lbs and the 2767 is kg's. not payload. |
homebuilt |
Jan 14 2015, 10:19 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 31-December 14 Member No.: 7,917 Favorite Truck Camper(s): northen lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: homebuilt 1050 2013 F350 single wheels Type of Tiedowns used: torklift with fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: Home built copy of Lance 1050 on 2103 F-350 4 wd gas motor. torklift tie downs with fast guns attached. |
QUOTE(zcookiemonstar @ Jan 11 2015, 08:26 PM) How do you get that the truck can carry 2767lbs? I hope your not going by his posted GVWR 6100/2767 because 6100is lbs and the 2767 is kg's. not payload. My F350 weighs 7100 and can carry 3671 for about an 11,000 lb gvwr I misunderstood his numbers but he needs the "dry" weight of t camper to thehe truck subtracted from the gvwr I used the scale at the landfill to verify the "dry weight" Then took the truck and camper ready to go and reweighed the rig. I also added airbags for a better ride |
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