Bam Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Ok, my dad has a 2001 silverado ls,4x4, 2500hd,single cab with the long bed. I'm trying to figure out how much I can safely put in the bed for a 3ish hour drive on hwy. I'm looking online and see numbers like 3700lbs max payload, but is that stuff in the bed or max you can tow? I need to move about 5400lbs and am wondering if I will have to make two trips, or if its safe to do it in one trip. Also, where should I place the weight to make it handle/ride the best and be the safest? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 looks like it can tow about 15000 pounds and max in the bed with a single axle is 3500 lbs rent a trailer and your all set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 sweet, thanks dave. I just realized my math was fucked and it'll actually be closer to 7000lbs so a trailer would be my best route. Wanna help me unload it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 what are you moving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 what are you moving? Patio pavers, ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 too much like work for me you need a couple of 18yr old punks for that kind of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 too much like work for me you need a couple of 18yr old punks for that kind of work for sure. i'm gonna check around to see if anyone wants to unload them/help me set them for like $10 an hour, or some set price. With a lot of people out of work I'm sure I could find someone who wants some extra cash. Luckily there's only about 75 pavers, but they are nearly 100lbs a piece. I moved 60 of them this weekend and I'm tired. But where can I get a trailer to haul 7000lbs? The biggest one uhaul rents will only hold 4000lbs. What teh gay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 4000 pounds in the trailer 3000 pounds in the truck and your good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 4000 pounds in the trailer 3000 pounds in the truck and your good Oh, right on, I didnt know I could combine them. Sweetness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 geez guys take this to a pm this isnt a forum to watch you guys chit chat back and forth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 geez guys take this to a pm this isnt a forum to watch you guys chit chat back and forth haha, shut up, you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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