2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Can I put 10,000 lbs in bed and not break it

[E7mack96]

I need to know if the bed and frame can handle 10,000 lbs for a short spell. (270 miles)

 

[KKaiser]

Hell yea!



KK

 

[NVR FNSH]

Earthroamer had the bed mounts fail on his expeditation rig in Baja. My guess is that his camper is a lot less than 10K lbs.



What's the rear axle rating? A lot less than 10K lbs.



I wouldn't do it with my truck.



Brian

 

[Snow man]

earthroamers failed because of the rough off road,and the weight of his camper wasnt distributed evenly like a pickup bed does. Id say it would be cheaper to rent a ryder moving truck,the 25'999GVWR one,s for the day,no cdl needed,aand it will handle it fine. Why wreck your truck for a 270 mile trip,At the minimum you wil need 4 new rear tires,and likely bend your bed ,i know the ryder/U haul truck is under 200 for the day here,round trip or one way.

 

[bighammer]

I'm curious what weighs 5 tons and fits in the bed of a truck?



I took 3. 15 tons of fill sand (heaped and spilling on all sides) in an old F250. Didn't break anything, but it sure looked like something was gona go at any time. Only took it about 4 or 5 miles. I wouldn't do it my truck though.

 

[LandShark]

I would say no. I've run my 2500 frequently with a 3400# camper and on occasion with 4 to 5000#'s of rock in the bed. I've also cracked the forward bed hold-down ears on both sides of the bed and ruined several of the OEM Goodyear tires with 1/2 tread life remaining.



If you decide to do this, keep in mind that you'll be running the tires at close to (or over) 100% of their rating. Be sure to check inflation pressures and keep your speed way down. Also check your brakes when you first start out to determine how well they will work.

 

[athompson]

I'm with Snow Man

Use the right tool for the job, even if that means renting it.



I don't know about you, but I paid too much for my truck to push it that far past it's design parameters. That $200 will be the best money you ever didn't have to spend fixing your truck.

 

[Pit Bull]

Lets do the math

Your truck weighs around 7,600 lbs with you in it. GVWR is 11,000 lbs. A 10000 lb load would only make you 6,600 lbs over the GVWR. I would suggest you tow it behind you. Your truck should be able to tow a 14,000 lb trailer if you have 4. 10 rearend. Good luck

 

[E7mack96]

My truck weighs 8,100 with me in it. I am only making $490. 00 for the run.



As for what is that heavy - Try a load of steel 4ft by 4 ft by 8 ft.



It is some heavy S**T .



Last load was only 1. 2 ft square and weighed 1500 lbs



I am looking at a custom 14 ft trailer with 2 - 7000 lb axles to haul with

 

[Motorhead]

I wouldn't waste my truck for $490. 00! I WOULD pull a trailer with that amount. I would want to have GOOD brakes on the trailer .

 

[illflem]

Rent a U-Haul car trailer. I priced one out one way from Salt Lake City to Montana (500 miles + 3 days) last year, $47. It's even cheaper if you round trip it and just rent for one day.

 

[Snow man]

490 bucks, isnt worth your trouble or time,unless you are in the business and do that everyday. Pass on the load,best 490 bucks you ever didnt earn.

 

[Pit Bull]

Originally posted by E7mack96



I am looking at a custom 14 ft trailer with 2 - 7000 lb axles to haul with

I figured you were messing with us when you asked. I checked your profile and it says owner operator, I figured you new what you were doing. Let us know how it tows and good luck with a safe trip.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Don't know about the Dodge, but I know from experiance running heavy with a big truck takes it's toll on the bearings.

 

[Cummins4Life]

I wonder if your front tires would still touch the ground.

 

[esommer2500]

At one point I had about 1/2 of a yard of concrete (~ 2000 lbs. ) in the bed of my '89 S-10 4x4. The fronts were barely touching the ground. I also had about 6500 lbs of steel in the bed of my '98 Dodge 2500 gasser. I wouldn't have wanted anymore weight than that . Hell, I didn't want that much weight, but I had a big concrete pour that had to be reinforced. Oo. If'n it were me, I would get a trailer or get it delivered.



Eric

 

[Deezul1]

I have bent rearend housings on 3/4 tons with half that load, rent a trailer your truck will thank you.

 

[jrobinson2]

I have a customer that has me put 6000to 7000 on a first Gen 3500 about twice a year. That truck is REALLY loaded down.

I think 3tons is about the crazy limit.

There's a difference between crazy and stupid.



Jared

 

[KWentling]

If that chunk of steel is realy 4'x4'x8', and is solid, you better hire an 18 wheeler. That calculates out at 62,152 lbs! (If I recall correctly, a cubic inch of steel weighs . 281 lbs. ) Or maybe a custom trailer with ten 7,000 lb axles!



Kim

 

[willyslover]

Jared. . just something to think about... In most states if your customer were to get in a wreck he would be held liable, and the kicker SO WOULD YOU, being in business you should know better than to severely overload a rig so says the DMV's. . now feature a wreck with a death or sever human body damage ... what do you think the settlement would be... my wreck in medical bills alone was almost $300,000, now pack on the juries award for pain and suffering. . would be easily a million+++. . can you afford that

just be careful Buddy