Whats the GCWR of a 1 ton truck?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gregs71 · 05-05-2009, 03:07 PM

I am debating if a crewcab one ton 4x4 with 454 tbi (single rear wheel and / or dually) would make a decent tow vehicle. Specifically, I am only interested in the 1987 to 1991 years. Just something inexpensive to take the family out on a few camping trips a year.

Does anybody know what the gcwr and gvwr is on a truck like this? I don't have the truck in front of me or near me to check the door/glove box.

A local guy has a package deal with 10k 5th wheel and a 1989/90 truck with the above specs (single rear wheel). Is this under the GCWR?

What do you guys think about the set up???

dieseldr4 · 05-05-2009, 03:49 PM

im not too sure, the sticker is missing off of mine, however i can tell you that they are work horses for sure, my 1986 c30 has 408,xxx miles on it still going strong and another year of california smog with no problems..we used to pull 2 cars in a 48' pace american goose neck from arizona to memphis tn with out issues...after 23 years still going strong, "like a rock"... hands down the best truck ive ever had...

Gregs71 · 05-05-2009, 05:58 PM

Ya, I have heard of countless stories of these things moving houses... I just wanted to see if anybody had any hard numbers regarding GCWR / GVWR.

I always enjoy hearing stories of what people used to tow with these trucks.

Greg

*78 Chevyrado* · 05-05-2009, 06:01 PM

I've heard of many duallys having a GVWR of 10,000lbs. Don't know what cab they had though.

dieseldr4 · 05-05-2009, 06:08 PM

gregs71, i just checked out one of my other doors (spare).. these are the original ones off of my 86 c30 2wd crewcab.. here we go..

gvwr=10,000 lbs

frt gawr=4,000 lbs

rr gawr=6000 lbs

thats right off of an original door so its about as good as its gonna get...hope this helps a little more

Gregs71 · 05-05-2009, 06:59 PM

dieseldr4 thank you. That is what I was looking for. It sounds like this truck is a single rear wheel and yours is too, so thank you.
Greg

Dooley · 05-06-2009, 10:28 AM

GVWR and GCWR are not the same thing. My dually pickups have all been 10,000 GVWR trucks. With proper equipment they were rated for 15,000 GCWR trailering.

Tailgate tag on my 1988 V30, and my past 1977 K30.

Dooley · 05-06-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gregs71

dieseldr4 thank you. That is what I was looking for. It sounds like this truck is a single rear wheel and yours is too, so thank you.
Greg

A properly equipped 1988 R30 Dually Crewcab was listed at 19,000lbs GCWR.

05-05-2009, 03:07 PM	#1
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Whats the GCWR of a 1 ton truck?? I am debating if a crewcab one ton 4x4 with 454 tbi (single rear wheel and / or dually) would make a decent tow vehicle. Specifically, I am only interested in the 1987 to 1991 years. Just something inexpensive to take the family out on a few camping trips a year. Does anybody know what the gcwr and gvwr is on a truck like this? I don't have the truck in front of me or near me to check the door/glove box. A local guy has a package deal with 10k 5th wheel and a 1989/90 truck with the above specs (single rear wheel). Is this under the GCWR? What do you guys think about the set up??? __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

05-05-2009, 03:49 PM	#2
dieseldr4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: apple valley , ca Posts: 125	Re: Whats the GCWR of a 1 ton truck?? im not too sure, the sticker is missing off of mine, however i can tell you that they are work horses for sure, my 1986 c30 has 408,xxx miles on it still going strong and another year of california smog with no problems..we used to pull 2 cars in a 48' pace american goose neck from arizona to memphis tn with out issues...after 23 years still going strong, "like a rock"... hands down the best truck ive ever had...

05-05-2009, 05:58 PM	#3
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: Whats the GCWR of a 1 ton truck?? Ya, I have heard of countless stories of these things moving houses... I just wanted to see if anybody had any hard numbers regarding GCWR / GVWR. I always enjoy hearing stories of what people used to tow with these trucks. Greg __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

05-05-2009, 06:01 PM	#4
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Whats the GCWR of a 1 ton truck?? I've heard of many duallys having a GVWR of 10,000lbs. Don't know what cab they had though.

05-05-2009, 06:08 PM	#5
dieseldr4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: apple valley , ca Posts: 125	Re: Whats the GCWR of a 1 ton truck?? gregs71, i just checked out one of my other doors (spare).. these are the original ones off of my 86 c30 2wd crewcab.. here we go.. gvwr=10,000 lbs frt gawr=4,000 lbs rr gawr=6000 lbs thats right off of an original door so its about as good as its gonna get...hope this helps a little more

05-05-2009, 06:59 PM	#6
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: Whats the GCWR of a 1 ton truck?? dieseldr4 thank you. That is what I was looking for. It sounds like this truck is a single rear wheel and yours is too, so thank you. Greg __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

05-06-2009, 10:28 AM	#7
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	Re: Whats the GCWR of a 1 ton truck?? GVWR and GCWR are not the same thing. My dually pickups have all been 10,000 GVWR trucks. With proper equipment they were rated for 15,000 GCWR trailering. Tailgate tag on my 1988 V30, and my past 1977 K30. Attached Images Last edited by Dooley; 05-06-2009 at 10:32 AM.



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