Can I get a STRAIGHT Answer??

[DUPA]

I've done a few searches on here for 'Bed Capacity', 'Towing Capacity' ... everything, but haven't really found a straight answer for what I'm looking for.

I'm at work.... and need to know how much my '05 QC can haul. I need to haul (about 3-3.5 hours) the following:

60 boxes of 50lb. Tile Flooring. Math majors... that is 3,000 lbs. Can it be done???

 

[eddie102870]

if your towing it on a trailer i would think so, i tow a boat with mine without problems. i know it weighs over 3000 lbs.

 

[SilvrSRT10]

The RC isn't rated that high. I don't remember the actual number but I wouldn't do it. You might de-arch your springs.

 

[DUPA]

i've looked and looked and I see that it says a QC can TOW up to about 7500 lbs.... but i'm looking to put 3000 lbs in the bed of the QC (not RC) ... so I don't know if that is any different... Can't find much about putting things in the bed.

I guess as long as the wheel well doesn't hit??? It sucks, cause I'm helping my father out and I JUUUUST CLAYBAR'd the entire thing this week and got water spots out and it is looking as beautiful as it ever has right now... i don't want ANYTHING messing it up..... but i gotta help him out.

 

[Marc T]

You want to find the Gross Vehicle Weight capacity. Subract the Curb Weight from this and that will tell you what you can put in the bed!!

 

[eddie102870]

rent a uhaul trailer for a day

 

[DUPA]

thats what i'm saying!!! but he DEFINITELY is a cheap skate, and SHOCKER: I'm not putting any money into this!

 

[SinorSwim]

I have hauled a 4,000LBS block of steel in my RC. Its a little tough on the clutch but I got the job done!

 

[nycstev]

Its too much wieght for this truck. If your gonna haul this stuff on a regular basis you should get a 3500 series or F-350. I go through this stuff all the time. You will will b e dragging your azz and the leaf springs will de - arch and will not last long. If your only going to do this once its ok . I have carried
full pallets of Masonary material, sheetrock etc which wieghs about the same
In a 1500 Ram which has the same springs... not my SRT!!

 

[Black1]

The QC's load rating is the same as any other 1500 series Dodge truck.

 

[DUPA]

Its too much wieght for this truck. If your gonna haul this stuff on a regular basis you should get a 3500 series or F-350. I go through this stuff all the time. You will will b e dragging your azz and the leaf springs will de - arch and will not last long. If your only going to do this once its ok . I have carried
full pallets of Masonary material, sheetrock etc which wieghs about the same
In a 1500 Ram which has the same springs... not my SRT!!

thanks man,

I am only doing this 1 time though.... normally nothing goes back there but little things.... like my softball bat bag, a ladder... little things like that.

 

[Soapy]

Another problem is that the tires are not rated for this kind of weight. An overloaded tire will build heat fast and cause seperation of the plies. On a short trip you might get by but not the extended driving you are talking about.

 

[redice2]

your best bet is a small uhaul or something honestly. just see problems and 20 bucks for a uhaul for a day is a lot cheaper than screwing up something on the truck.

 

[nycstev]

Another problem is that the tires are not rated for this kind of weight. An overloaded tire will build heat fast and cause seperation of the plies. On a short trip you might get by but not the extended driving you are talking about.

He's right.. Didnt realize was 3-4 hour trip!
Rent something or have it delivered

Steve

 

[flchub]

qc realistic bed capacity is 2000 at the most for a short distance,now towing on the other hand i've had 13k on my trailer

 

[SrtBrad]

If I'm not mistaken the bed is rated for 750lbs. The truck can tow 7500lbs. Since I use my truck for my construction business I've been in your same dilemma a few times. I have had 4000 lbs in the bed on a couple times for a very short trip. I do not recommend this but I have done it without problems but for a 300+ mile trip rent a Uhaul.

 

[BurntRubber]

rent a truck from home depot for $30! 3000 pounds is to much, plus I doubt it will fit all at once.

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

Actually the springs on the RC are ten times better than the ones on the QC.

take a close look and it is very apparent the difference in springs.

Be careful on the QC loading it, it will sag pretty bad on ya, I would jsut buy a $300 trailor at lowes to use or like Dave said just rent one.