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Realistic Max GCVW

12-29-2005, 01:43 AM

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MAshley

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Realistic Max GCVW

Truck info

2006 4X4
3500 DRW
Quad Cab
6 Speed Manual
3.73 rear ends

I currently tip the scales at 23,800LBS with a bumper pull trailer.

My goal it to move to a gooseneck for increased trailer bed space and the added weight carrying capacity afforded by a gooseneck.

I spoke to a weigh master “guy behind the glass at a scale house” and he said with my current setup he won’t have a care in the world about me until I’m at 64K lbs across the scales.

But I don’t’ think the brakes or clutch will hold that much.

I’m looking to find out what others are doing, what issues I need to be aware of past the 26,001 lbs,

I might add another 10K to 15K lbs + difference in pull style trailer to gooseneck,…… Can I ….? Basically I’ll get licensed for 34K

At what point does the weight really start to destroy things.

Options I should look for in a hitch

Options I should look for in a trailer besides brakes.

Any advice you like to share is also great,

I don’t want to start any Flame wars and such but more of looking for useful info

Thanks
David

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