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    Don't sweat 120lbs. You could probably exceed the weight by 500 and still be OK (~5% of sticker). The sticker is known capability but there's always a hefty margin for error to keep lawyers happy.

    But the numbers police will claim otherwise. You need a 550 or MTD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leatherman View Post
    So, a visit to the local CAT Scales tells the truth. Just like the scale in the bathroom.

    I packed up the trailer (2021 260RD) as we would be ready to camp. All supplies, clothes, etc. I asked the wife to simulate going on a trip for a long weekend (4 days). I packed up the truck (2016 Ram 2500 CTD) with the same in mind. I included three tubs of firewood, full fuel tank and two people in the truck. We then headed out to the scale.

    My results on the initial weigh and then the re-weigh with the truck alone and with the trailer:
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    So, I entered these numbers into the calculator here: http://towingplanner.com/ActualWeigh...WheelCatScales

    With the numbers provide my weight for the CCC on the truck are over by about 120 lbs. I guess I will have to skip breakfast before we head out (or drop / move the firewood).
    8700 without the trailer is a heavy beast. That only provides 1300# of remaining payload with a GVWR of 10K. Being 120# over the GVWR of your truck would not excite me too much. Take a look at your tire and axle ratings compared to the actual axle weights when hooked up and determine where you are at on those.
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    Unload a tub of firewood to soothe your conscience, burning that much in 4 days seems like a constant bonfire. I have a '19 260RD weighing in at roughly 8500# and my "little" F150 is well within all loading and tow limits. FYI the hitch weight came in around 1525-1550# .
    https://www.fleet.ford.com/content/d...VTTowGuide.pdf
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    2019 Grand Design Reflection 150 series 260RD.... SOLD!!!!.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GeoffnCheri View Post
    8700 without the trailer is a heavy beast. That only provides 1300# of remaining payload with a GVWR of 10K. Being 120# over the GVWR of your truck would not excite me too much. Take a look at your tire and axle ratings compared to the actual axle weights when hooked up and determine where you are at on those.
    Buy tires that can handle additional weight. Mine can carry 4080lbs each. Click image for larger version. 

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ID:	34087. The payload is an arbitrary figure. Tires are your weak point now.

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    I have the stock Firestone tires inflated to 80lbs rear so they hold the maximum weight. Weight rating is 3700 lbs. according to Tire Rack.

    I just took a trip this past weekend and it handles perfectly. I did remove two tubs of FW from the truck. It ended up raining most of the weekend and we never even made a single fire.

    Thanks to all of you that have responded.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leatherman View Post
    I have the stock Firestone tires inflated to 80lbs rear so they hold the maximum weight. Weight rating is 3700 lbs. according to Tire Rack.

    I just took a trip this past weekend and it handles perfectly. I did remove two tubs of FW from the truck. It ended up raining most of the weekend and we never even made a single fire.

    Thanks to all of you that have responded.
    The tire’s wt rating is on the sidewall. If I remember correctly the stock Firestone’s rating is 3640lbs each.

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