Re: RE: So...how much can I stick in the bed?

From: Aaron Wyse (awyse@sw.rr.com)
Date: Tue Apr 29 2003 - 11:22:58 EDT


DUDE! You got a load of Dells
Sorry I couldn't help myself

We had a load of JBL subs and HF drivers in our RAM van one day down in FL,
probably 1300# just in magnets between them. kept worrying about pulling
Geos inot teh side of the van.
Aaron Wyse

----- Original Message -----
From: "BARRY OLIVER" <DHSPA58@dhs.state.il.us>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 9:55 AM
Subject: DML: RE: So...how much can I stick in the bed?

>
> I have a picture of a load of Dell computers and monitors - 17 PC's, 17 -
17" monitors, 3 lexmark T610 printers, and a compaq laptop, all in my
truck... I'll have to scan it...
>
> >>> awyse@sw.rr.com 04/28/03 11:35PM >>>
>
> We're going to need to start taking pics when we put loads like that in
our
> trucks to show the guys with S10's what real trucks can do.
> I spent a day doing loads of dirt like that in mine last summer.
> So far this year all I've hauled were a few loads of firewood. 2 loads of
> Oak, 3 of Hickory. As full as I could get the back of the truck.
> Aaron Wyse in AL
> 94 RC WS 2.5L 5spd
> 86 Shelby Charger Turbo
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gabriel A. Couriel" <BigGabe@fiufiji.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 9:12 PM
> Subject: DML: RE: So...how much can I stick in the bed?
>
>
> >
> > if you're only loading it up once, you can carry more than that. the
most
> > i've ever had in the back was 2 cubic yards of dirt, which took the bed
> all
> > the way to the stops, and had the tires in a dangerous position. i
> wouldn't
> > recommend that to anyone, but it is just an example of how far i've
taken
> > it.
> >
> > i also loaded it up with 48, 12x12 paver stones, which weighed in about
> > 1500lbs... the truck can handle that with no problems.
> >
> > Gabe Couriel
> > http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of CHRIS HOGAN
> > Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 11:08 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: DML: So...how much can I stick in the bed?
> >
> >
> >
> > According to GVWR specs, I should be able to load a little over 2000lbs
> > in the back of my truck (CC). That seems like a lot...how much weight
> > have you guys had in the back? I'm (unfortunately) roofing my house &
> > need to cart a bunch of shingles home...if I can really load a ton in
> > the back I'll only have to make two trips.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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