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Old 12-22-2018, 05:33 PM   #1
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What does all this mean,, hard to read sorry,, it says 10 PR 117/112 M. Load range E
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Old 12-23-2018, 02:15 AM   #2
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What info are you looking for? It says it can handle 2860lbs at 80psi inflation.
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Old 12-23-2018, 07:20 PM   #3
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Thank you ,, my biggest question was on a 2 axle trailer it we be the weight on the tire x 4 ? Am going to run it across scales tomorrow and weigh each axle independently and together as well,, thanks
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Old 12-23-2018, 08:19 PM   #4
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So you'll have a max of 11,440 on the tires and, perhaps 2,000 on the pin meaning your trailer shouldn't weigh more than about 13,500. Any more than that and you'll be over weight.
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How old are the tires? There is a DOT date code on there too. As tires are used and age they lose carrying capacity. If you are running right at maximum capacity it can cause issues like blow outs and tread separation.

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Weighed it today,, pin weight = 1660,,,, front axle = 3140,,, rear axle = 3040,,. Truck by itself no trailer 5500,,,. Total weight 13,340
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Weighed it today,, pin weight = 1660,,,, front axle = 3140,,, rear axle = 3040,,. Truck by itself no trailer 5500,,,. Total weight 13,340



what are you driving?
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Chevy 1500 Silverado,, it pulls it really good,, was a little surprised
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Chevy 1500 Silverado,, it pulls it really good,, was a little surprised
I'm hoping that "1500" is a typo.
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I'm hoping that "1500" is a typo.
No it's for real,, I have pulled it to N. Carolina 4 times,, through the smokies, a 1000 miles from my house,, then onto Florida from there 4 times,, not a issue , drives good keeps up with traffic etc.
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No it's for real,, I have pulled it to N. Carolina 4 times,, through the smokies, a 1000 miles from my house,, then onto Florida from there 4 times,, not a issue , drives good keeps up with traffic etc.
I'm sure it has the power to pull, but you are most likely over your payload capacity.
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I'm sure it has the power to pull, but you are most likely over your payload capacity.
I looked at the table in the owners manual today, and actually I am under what they say is max. The pin weight , the axle weight and the gross is under recommendations in the manual.
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The current base model Silverado 1500 is rated at 7600 lbs. Earlier years less for certain.
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My manual says under 5th wheel for my truck ,max trailer weight is 9700,, I am a good 2000 pounds under that,,,, and max GCWR is 15,000 am under that by over 2000
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The current base model Silverado 1500 is rated at 7600 lbs. Earlier years less for certain.
Mine is not base model. Check 1500 4we extended cab long bow w/tow package
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Mine is not base model. Check 1500 4we extended cab long bow w/tow package



With the V8, you are correct! not so much for the V6.
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With the V8, you are correct! not so much for the V6.
V6 would be a little under powered
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Hi Local150
My 2012 GMC HD, with Duramax Diesel has a trailer towing capacity of 14,700, yet my payload is 2990 lbs. My truck empty is 7400 lbs. By the time I fill the fuel, passengers, install my 5th wheel hitch, I am over my payload capacity, but under weight limits on everything else ! If you are confident in your numbers, then you are doing very well.
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Hi Local150
My 2012 GMC HD, with Duramax Diesel has a trailer towing capacity of 14,700, yet my payload is 2990 lbs. My truck empty is 7400 lbs. By the time I fill the fuel, passengers, install my 5th wheel hitch, I am over my payload capacity, but under weight limits on everything else ! If you are confident in your numbers, then you are doing very well.
Yes I am comfortable with what I have,,,my truck weighs 5500 with a half tank of fuel and 5th wheel in. Could she use a little more engine,,,, beck yes but I can run 70 pretty easily all day long,,, she likes her gas but what doesn't. Heading to Char!it's N.C. Friday for a week or so then on to Florida
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There were some talk awhile back about where to Jack trailer up at and what size jack. I can't find it now but I had posted that I have a 4 ton hyd. Jack ,, but I looked today and it's a 12 ton,, works good
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