Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted December 17, 2022 Moderator+ Share Posted December 17, 2022 Just be glad it isn’t you. https://www.facebook.com/1184617314918277/posts/pfbid02YD7fS9AA2XybTCqqjPVXD3bE13anT7gWMzHA9oNNYmrGQ5aRS5WTaA1EGwWAz8dMl/?app=fbl 1 1 Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved Storm, Lucy, Maggie and Reacher (all waiting at the Rainbow Bridge) 2008 Legacy Elite I - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #026 | 2014 Legacy Elite II - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050 | 2022 Silverado High Country 3500HD SRW Diesel 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank C Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Wow! 😳. They said they weren’t overloaded because they have a RAM 3500 one-ton truck but that Eagle 1165 truck camper spec sheet lists a dry weight of 4,917 pounds!!! Add a full fresh tank (66 gallons!) and camping gear, food, etc and the total load would get close to 6,000 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernerd Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, Frank C said: Wow! 😳. They said they weren’t overloaded with a RAM 3500 one-ton truck but that Eagle 1165 truck camper spec sheet lists a dry weight of 4,917 pounds!!! The 2020 Ram 3500 lists a payload capacity of up to 7680 lbs., depending on configuration. It would be interesting to know what the GVWR sticker on that truck says... 1 Hull #1291 Central Idaho 2022 Elite II Tow Vehicle: 2019 Tundra Double Cab 4x4, 5.7L with tow package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank C Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, Rivernerd said: The 2020 Ram 3500 lists a payload capacity of up to 7680 lbs., depending on configuration. It would be interesting to know what the GVWR sticker on that truck says... Yeah, the max spec for a gas RAM seems like it should be enough. The diesel loses quite a bit of max payload but should still be sufficient. Can’t tell from the photo if that’s a diesel RAM or not. Like you said, it would be interesting to see the specific ratings for their truck. It’s a fairly new truck (2020) so you would assume it’s not a frame corrosion issue. But wow that is still a really heavy camper! That’s like parking an Elite II in the pickup bed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank C Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 And it happens to others too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CnC Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Isn't the load rating for within the confines of the truck... and not the cantilevering amount that hangs over the end of it? Charlie Arizona | 2020 Oliver Elite II Twin bed Hull #617 | 2021 Ram 1500 e-Hemi 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhncb Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 2 hours ago, CnC said: Isn't the load rating for within the confines of the truck... and not the cantilevering amount that hangs over the end of it? Charlie Beyond all the other weight ratings, truck mfgs specify a maximum Cargo Weight Rating for the bed area and a Center of Gravity range for load placement. When both are observed, overhang is accounted for. What they don't specified is a maximum trailer tongue load hanging off an unknown length hitch extension. Suspect neither RAM nor Ford would warranty either of these two failures. Always load your beer and ammo as far forward of the rear axle as possible. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 I'm thinking: Long lever arm from rear of back axle Heavy front loaded trailer Overhanging camper Extended several feet the trailer receiver hitch for trailer Add in possible frame damage due to installer of camper or maybe salt corrosion Maybe high speed Especially Yukon Territories corduroy roads Combine several elements of the above and .....what goes up, can slam back down real hard. GJ TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph and Dud B Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Geronimo John said: Add in possible frame damage due to installer of camper or maybe salt corrosion For the original photo posted by @ScubaRx I've seen some speculation that improper welding of the front tie-down points may have weakened the frame. Stephanie and Dudley from CT. 2022 LE2, Hull #1150: Eggcelsior. Tow vehicle: 2016 GMC Sierra 6.0 gas dually 4x4. Our Oliver journey: Steph and Dud B's RV Screed Where we've been RVing since 1999: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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