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06-13-2013, 08:16 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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AS stated before, there is a huge difference between what a truck can pull and what it can carry.
Tow rating is mostly based on engine, trans, an rear end ratio. This is what a given line of trucks can pull. Check the tow ratings on a 2500 and 3500 and you will see what I mean.
GVWR (what the truck can carry) is based on what the truck can haul on its back. It is based on the LOWEST rated component that that truck is made from and is typically the frame of the vehicle. If you check the GVWRs of the 2500 vs the 3500 you will see what I mean.
Payload is what is left over when you subtract the weight of the vehicle as it leaves the factory (equipped as ordered) from the GVWR. They are all different and you need to look at the door sticker to find out what yours is.
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06-13-2013, 08:20 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: xenia oh
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Originally Posted by ependydad
I'm surprised it is such a drive to go get weighed. Usually truck stops have scales, but even a lot of more rural places have scales (for instance, of county's garbage dump has them and I've ran across them with just my truck before). Is there a quarry or landscape supply place near you?
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Possibly a quarry I can check with. I'll ask around .I appreciate all the help! Everyone has been so nice about answering questions. I really appreciate the patience with me!
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06-14-2013, 11:22 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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i own an '07 Avalanche, built on the same platform as the Tahoe.
i think you have the wrong towing capacity unless you have the 4.10 rear end ratio.
my Avy has a higher towing capacity than the Tahoe does, equipped with the 5.3 engine and the 3.73 rear end ratio.
as was said, that yellow sticker is the weight of the trailer when it left the factory. this is usually the weight of the normal "options" that all trailers have, added to the bogus "dry" weight number.
so, that yellow sticker does NOT include the weight of water, battery or any cargo. s
therefore, that trailer is at or over your Tahoe's towing capacity, with only a driver in the Tahoe and no battery, water or cargo in the trailer.
you need to look at a different trailer or a different tow vehicle.
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Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.) 
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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06-15-2013, 08:44 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: xenia oh
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bikendan
i own an '07 Avalanche, built on the same platform as the Tahoe.
i think you have the wrong towing capacity unless you have the 4.10 rear end ratio.
my Avy has a higher towing capacity than the Tahoe does, equipped with the 5.3 engine and the 3.73 rear end ratio.
as was said, that yellow sticker is the weight of the trailer when it left the factory. this is usually the weight of the normal "options" that all trailers have, added to the bogus "dry" weight number.
so, that yellow sticker does NOT include the weight of water, battery or any cargo. s
therefore, that trailer is at or over your Tahoe's towing capacity, with only a driver in the Tahoe and no battery, water or cargo in the trailer.
you need to look at a different trailer or a different tow vehicle.
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Yes it has the 4.10 rear. The towing capacity I stated was on the door but we decided to go with the smaller 26 dbh model.
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06-17-2013, 03:04 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: xenia oh
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So we're looking at the shadow cruiser 280 qsb uvw 5040. Does this sound better? Gonna take and weigh the truck soon but thought we'd start looking at lighter weight campers while we wait.
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06-17-2013, 03:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Southern Ontario Canada
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06-17-2013, 03:16 PM
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daydreaming about camping
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: KC area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cxccheermom5
So we're looking at the shadow cruiser 280 qsb uvw 5040. Does this sound better? Gonna take and weigh the truck soon but thought we'd start looking at lighter weight campers while we wait.
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We looked hard at the Shadow cruiser. Overall we liked it very much, though there were a few things that we did not care for. However, we found some amazing prices online for them. Much cheaper than local. Shop around.
As for weight, you are moving in the right direction!
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06-17-2013, 05:48 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: xenia oh
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Originally Posted by Doering
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Yes! That's it! Think it will be perfect fit! I appreciate all the advice!
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06-17-2013, 06:11 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cxccheermom5
Yes! That's it! Think it will be perfect fit! I appreciate all the advice!
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06-17-2013, 08:21 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cxccheermom5
Yes! That's it! Think it will be perfect fit! I appreciate all the advice!
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but it's not a Forest River product!!! 
but i think you can still hang around here if you like. 
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Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.)
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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06-17-2013, 08:28 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: xenia oh
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Originally Posted by bikendan
but it's not a Forest River product!!!
but i think you can still hang around here if you like. |
Oops... I guess its not but we haven't decided on anything yet. I have to continue here because this forum is where we've found the most useful honest info. Everyone's been so nice!
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07-05-2013, 09:25 AM
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Incheon, S. Korea
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Incheon, South Korea
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I love these weight threads! They are better than soap operas! LOL
I can't "weight" until I too have to worry about GVWR, GCVWR,...
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I don't know when we'll be able to go camping again...
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