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RE: Hitch Weight
The 2010 2500HD's have a maximum hitch rating of 1000# without weight distribution, and 1500# with WD. This is based on the manufacturer-installed Class V hitch.
The maximum weight rating for a fifth wheel is 2500#.
As far as hitting those weights, that requires a little more analysis. As previously stated, you won't likely hit the max weight on a TT. My 2010 2x4 gasser has a GVWR of 9200#, and a CAT scale-verified curb weight of 6,025#, leaving me approximately 3,175# in cargo capacity (pretty close to the 3,278# on the door pillar sticker). Obviously your 4x4 will weigh more off the line and with whatever the dealer or you add.
Even with the wife and teenager and a bed full of other stuff, I'd be hard pressed to dump more than maybe another 750# to the truck, bringing payload down to the neighborhood of maybe 2400# or 2500#. That's a bit more than 1700# and well more than the max hitch weight rating of 1500#.
Fifth wheels, on the other hand, can eat into that payload capacity in no time with the 25% tongue weight.
You are more than welcome to spout your guesses all you want. All I can tell you is my real world SCALED weights. My Chevy ready to camp, me DW and 85 pound lab scaled at 7500 pounds. So, in the real world, 9200 GVWR minus scaled weight of 7500 pounds does leave 1700 pounds before I exceeded the trucks GVWR just like I said!
I "guess" you can't read very well. I said "a CAT scale-verified curb weight of 6,025#".
That would be "real world SCALED weight" and NOT a guess.
My wife, my dog, and the stuff I put in the bed don't weigh 1475 pounds. Yours might.
While we're at it, you said:
Bottom line and no matter what a salesman will tell you, and depending on engine and cab options you will have areal world net cargo carrying capacity of right around 1700 pounds before you exceed the manufacturers GVWR.
The OP asked what the cargo capacity was. That's the cargo capacity HE has to work with under his own circumstances, not what's left of YOUR capacity after you load your truck with three quarters of a ton of people and stuff.
By the way, your profile says your TV is a 2007 Dodge...
Guess you did not read my earlier post
"Bottom line and no matter what a salesman will tell you, and depending on engine and cab options you will have areal world net cargo carrying capacity of right around 1700 pounds before you exceed the manufacturers GVWR. There are a ton of variables so this is only a guide line based on personal experience with a 2500HD Duramax/Allison 4X4 ext cab. If you want more capacity than the basics, get a 1 ton SRW instead. Very little difference in price for the extra 900 or so pounds in GVWR"
While I will admit I missed your "cat scale" mention I still think your weight is on the very light side for a 2500HD series Chevrolet, Based on what a lot of other people have listed their scaled weights as. The OP did not mention engine choice nor cab configuration and both of those will play a hugh roll in what sort of real world payload he will have, since all 3/4 ton GM products carry the exact same GVWR.
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donn0128
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09/07/10 06:41am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 2010 Dodge 3500 DRW 3.73 axle
SO now I am starting to wonder if I should go back and buy this truck. Just looking for more input. Once again their tow guide says it could only tow 13800 pounds. My trailer is a Keystone Alpine 39 feet and 15000 pounds. Can I tow this trailer up and down hills with no worries of doing any damage please help.
Damage it? No. You will not damage it. Gearing has everything to do with how well the power train handles a specific load in all conditions. Will the 3.73 do the job? Sure. Will it satisfy you and your needs to do that job? That is the big question.
In my case my dually has the 6.7L Cummins/68RFE automatic and 4.10 rear end in a 4X2 package. I am totally satisfied with the performance and fuel economy it is getting both loaded ready to camp and empty as my daily commuter to work. One thing I now have that my D/A combo could not do is run all day with the cruise control on and it will maintain the set speed with ease, both up and down the hills of Oregon. I seriously doubt that the same truck with the 3.73 could boast that. Do I sacrifice a bit in fuel economy? Yea I guess so, maybe 1MPG. Personally if I was doing it, and intending to pull a fiver that scales over 13,000 pounds I would really consider the 4.10 rear end over the 3.73.
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donn0128
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09/07/10 06:13am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Hitch Weight
The 2010 2500HD's have a maximum hitch rating of 1000# without weight distribution, and 1500# with WD. This is based on the manufacturer-installed Class V hitch.
The maximum weight rating for a fifth wheel is 2500#.
As far as hitting those weights, that requires a little more analysis. As previously stated, you won't likely hit the max weight on a TT. My 2010 2x4 gasser has a GVWR of 9200#, and a CAT scale-verified curb weight of 6,025#, leaving me approximately 3,175# in cargo capacity (pretty close to the 3,278# on the door pillar sticker). Obviously your 4x4 will weigh more off the line and with whatever the dealer or you add.
Even with the wife and teenager and a bed full of other stuff, I'd be hard pressed to dump more than maybe another 750# to the truck, bringing payload down to the neighborhood of maybe 2400# or 2500#. That's a bit more than 1700# and well more than the max hitch weight rating of 1500#.
Fifth wheels, on the other hand, can eat into that payload capacity in no time with the 25% tongue weight.
You are more than welcome to spout your guesses all you want. All I can tell you is my real world SCALED weights. My Chevy ready to camp, me DW and 85 pound lab scaled at 7500 pounds. So, in the real world, 9200 GVWR minus scaled weight of 7500 pounds does leave 1700 pounds before I exceeded the trucks GVWR just like I said!
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donn0128
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09/06/10 08:25pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Inverter
Is your question about an inverter or a converter? There is a world of difference between the two. One takes 12 VDC power and "inverts" it 120 VAC. The other takes 120VAC and "converts" it to 12VDC to run all of the lights and charge the batteries.
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donn0128
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09/06/10 04:46pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
The downsides of a 1500 HD vs a 2500 HD are semi floating rear axle, lower rated tires and wheels, and less springs. JMHO and a personal preference I would not buy any vehicle for towing with a semi floating rear axle. I really like the extra safety and capacity of a full floating axle.
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donn0128
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09/06/10 04:42pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Hitch Weight
Bottom line and no matter what a salesman will tell you, and depending on engine and cab options you will have areal world net cargo carrying capacity of right around 1700 pounds before you exceed the manufacturers GVWR. There are a ton of variables so this is only a guide line based on personal experience with a 2500HD Duramax/Allison 4X4 ext cab. If you want more capacity than the basics, get a 1 ton SRW instead. Very little difference in price for the extra 900 or so pounds in GVWR
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donn0128
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09/06/10 04:38pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Advise Wanted on Selecting a Travel Trailer
Check out the Northwood Nash line. Good quality without being overly priced. This is one of the true three season trailers on the market. The Arctic Fox line is the same floor plans with more amenities.
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donn0128
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09/06/10 04:34pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: tow help
Tent trailer for sure. A conventional trailer will have the wind resistance of a brick wall and would probably slow your poor Honda down to a near crawl on the freeways and worse yet in the hills.
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donn0128
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09/05/10 08:33pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: The "MAGIC CHEF" died!
A five second web search found this one.
http://www.amazon.com/LG-LMV1314B-Over-Range-Microwave/dp/B000HJGLNE
They are out there and at far less cost then you will pay through an RV dealer, but you might need to do some searching, they are available
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donn0128
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09/04/10 12:17pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Montana High Country
Since it is a Montana branded fiver, I will assume it is basically an option package added to a standard Montana. What is your question? It will more than likely be as good/bad as all other Montana products. Produced in very large volumes. Most people tend to be satisfied with their Montana's. Are there better units out there? Yes. Are there worse units on the market? Yes. If you like it and can afford it, then go buy it.
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donn0128
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09/04/10 08:27am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: The "MAGIC CHEF" died!
To: NM Ballonist
Thanks for the information. I have a local repair shop looking at it at present. Since it is an "Over the Range" model and hangs on the wall in the back of the unit and mounts to the floor of the cabinet above it near the front at the top of the unit. I would be far better off if I can get it fixed than having to mount something that was not made for my trailer in the limited space available.
Vroadracer
Look this is really simple. You are going to waste a lot of money on repairs for that microwave. They are EXACTLY like the one mounted over the stove in just about every house in America. Go to the store, buy the model that you like that will fit in the space provided, install it and move on. Installation while a two person job because of the weight is easy and while you are at it you can actually vent it to the outside.
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donn0128
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09/04/10 08:23am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Vinyl graphics HELP
Personally I would look at having then totally taken off and new ones painted on. Can't be much more expensive than the poor quality vinyl out there today.
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donn0128
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09/03/10 06:46am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Front jacks stuck uh oh!
you probably blew the gear set. Time to do some serious inspection
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donn0128
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09/01/10 10:21pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Paint matching on aluminum skirts ?
Contact the manufacturer and ask them for the paint code number. Go to an automotive paint store and give them the code and they will be able to make a pint up for you.
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donn0128
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09/01/10 06:03pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Hughesnet Directway Satellite Internet
Have it at work and for a business that has no other options it is OK. Personally I would search for a wifi enabled smart phone and go that route. Unless you are really out of cell range that will work fine for far less money a month.
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donn0128
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09/01/10 05:53pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Wet bolt kits
I have an old English car that has "wet bolts" so I've BTDT! :B
OH I am really sorry. LOL
Austin Healey Sprite circa 1958. They were not imported for sale until 1959. Go figure!
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donn0128
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08/31/10 09:32pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Travelling North
fresh produce,fresh vegetables,firearms,ammunition are all on the no no list last I knew.
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donn0128
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08/31/10 03:46pm |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: Wet bolt kits
What is a "Wet Bolt Kit" ?????
Still waiting, "What is a "Wet Bolt Kit"A replacement for a "dry" bolt kit!!!
They replace the standard shackle boltss on the trailer suspension with ones that can be lubricated (usually through a zerk). Supposed to reduce the squeaking from the suspension and also to help it move a little more smoothly, reducing wear on the shackles.
Actually Keith, and here I can teach you something,LOL. The original spring end/shackle hangers have plastic bushings in them. They work very well for about 2000 miles. After that they start to wear out. If they are not replaced quickly the bolts will rub through the spring eyes eventually causing lots of damage. The wet bolt kit consists of a bronze bushing, a new bolt which is drilled and tapped for a standard zerk fitting. When properly installed and lubricated they will eliminate the potential dangers of the plastic junk. They are not hard to install, although it really is a two man job and you do need lots of supports/jacks to allow for raising and lowering the axles so you can position everything back into place during reassembly.
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donn0128
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08/31/10 07:12am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Wet bolt kits
Give Trailair a call, I got mine for a really good price and had then in about 4 days. Crawl under your trailer and count ALL of the bolts, I think there are 14 and call them.
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donn0128
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08/31/10 07:05am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Pocket door won't stay on it's track
Found on my sliding doors between the bath and bedroom would fall off all the time enroute too. My solution was to get a piece of 2X2 oak, cut it to length and screw it in place after staining. This allows the door to be firmly latched in position at all times.
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donn0128
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08/30/10 09:07pm |
Do It Yourself (DIY)
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