What is the carrying capacity of my truck
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What is the carrying capacity of my truck
I am thinking about buying a 2005 Lance 915 slide in camper. Before I pull the trigger, I want to make sure my truck can handle the extra weight. I have two questions.
First
To determine the carrying capacity of my truck, I need to subtract the truck weight from the from the GVWR (8,800 lb). A web search says my 99 long bed weighs around 6140 lbs which would make my carrying capacity 2660 lbs.
Does 6140 lbs for a 99 QC LB Auto 2wd CTD sound correct?
Second
The camper weighs dry 2505 lbs: wet weight and loaded would top out at 3200 lbs (guessing). Can I update my suspension to accommodate the additional 695 lbs? How will my truck handle? (OK 3 questions)
Thanks
Greg
First
To determine the carrying capacity of my truck, I need to subtract the truck weight from the from the GVWR (8,800 lb). A web search says my 99 long bed weighs around 6140 lbs which would make my carrying capacity 2660 lbs.
Does 6140 lbs for a 99 QC LB Auto 2wd CTD sound correct?
Second
The camper weighs dry 2505 lbs: wet weight and loaded would top out at 3200 lbs (guessing). Can I update my suspension to accommodate the additional 695 lbs? How will my truck handle? (OK 3 questions)
Thanks
Greg
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I hauled a good load of gravel yesterday (3/4" local river rock). Truck weighed in at 7520lbs with me in it. Loaded it up with to big scoops, pulled back on the scale and watched it hit 12020lbs !!! I was surprised. I do have a truck bed box and stack so the load was towards the rear. 4500lbs with no prob, truck rode like a caddy. ahahahhahhaa.
I'd say your weight sounds about right. 3200 lbs extra should be fine. You may want to look into some crazy stiff sway bars, better shocks, maybe some air bags. Then you can dial it how ever pleases.
I'd say your weight sounds about right. 3200 lbs extra should be fine. You may want to look into some crazy stiff sway bars, better shocks, maybe some air bags. Then you can dial it how ever pleases.
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