RAW

On a 2006 shortbed 3500, can anyone estimate how much weight would make the truck sit on the helper springs?

There aren't any scales nearby where I can weigh this trailer, and I'd like to get the tongue weight set properly. My air-ride hitch is level at roughly 60psi, which should equal about 1200# tongue weight. But the bed is about 1/2" from touching the helper springs.

Any thoughts?

ptgarcia

I had 1200lbs (lifted golf cart) in the back of my Megacab and a 9000 lb travel trailer coupled (about 900lb tongue weight) and the helpers didn't touch.

RAW

Hmmm. Any idea how close they were?

Right now, with the static load, the rubber stoppers are about 1/4-1/2" away from touching the helper springs.

It seems to be squatting an awful lot for only 1200# of tongue weight. Which makes me concerned that it's actually more weight that I have calculated.

But maybe I'm just paranoid.

ptgarcia

Sorry, I don't remember how close they were; I just remember being curious and peaking under the truck to see if they were touching or not.