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Tailgate capacity of a 4x4 Silverado (Quincy 390 compressor)
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Tailgate capacity of a 4x4 Silverado (Quincy 390 compressor) -
03-27-2009
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on my tailgate and I am concerned about the tailgate's capacity. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ |
before loading, so it will have to bow if the tailgate sags.
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(clip) I do not want to get in any sort of road trouble.
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Look at the position of the truck after loading. If the front is way up and
the tail is down the handling will be unsafe. If you plan to tow the
trailer at the same time, that will add another 400 lb or so to the rear,
making matters worse. While you're driving, it will feel like your front
wheels are floating.
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I need to transport a Quincy 390 compressor in my pickup truck. (This 390 was a kind of the spur of the moment deal, and my trailer is at that guy's place already loaded with two other compressors so I cannot use it). This Quincy 390 looks similar to ebay item 260365049814, and weighs about between 1,680 and 2,010 lbs per Quincy brochure, depending on tank size which I do not remember. I am concerned that in my truck bed, its rear legs may have to stand on my tailgate and I am concerned about the tailgate's capacity. My pickup truck is a 4x4 Silverado. Any ideas whether about 1,000 lbs on two legs, is too much for it (which seems to be the case). I do not want to get in any sort of road trouble. |
Screw the compressor legs to long 4X4's so that the load will be supported
by the bed.
JC
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"Ignoramus2902" wrote: (clip) I am concerned that in my truck bed, its rear legs may have to stand on my tailgate and I am concerned about the tailgate's capacity. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I don't know, but I suggest: Lay a sheet of 3/4" plywood in the truck bed before loading, so it will have to bow if the tailgate sags. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ (clip) I do not want to get in any sort of road trouble. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Look at the position of the truck after loading. If the front is way up and the tail is down the handling will be unsafe. If you plan to tow the trailer at the same time, that will add another 400 lb or so to the rear, making matters worse. While you're driving, it will feel like your front wheels are floating. |
wheels.
Anyway, yes, I will try to stop by Home Depot and get a plywood sheet
or two 2x12's.
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"Ignoramus2902" <ignoramus2... (AT) NOSPAM (DOT) 2902.invalid> wrote in message news:UfmdnaEoG9NNYVHUnZ2dnUVZ_qHinZ2d (AT) giganews (DOT) com... I need to transport a Quincy 390 compressor in my pickup truck. *(This 390 was a kind of the spur of the moment deal, and my trailer is at that guy's place already loaded with two other compressors so I cannot use it). This Quincy 390 looks similar to ebay item 260365049814, and weighs about between 1,680 and 2,010 lbs per Quincy brochure, depending on tank size which I do not remember. I am concerned that in my truck bed, its rear legs may have to stand on my tailgate and I am concerned about the tailgate's capacity. My pickup truck is a 4x4 Silverado. Any ideas whether about 1,000 lbs on two legs, is too much for it (which seems to be the case). I do not want to get in any sort of road trouble. Don't do it. Screw the compressor legs to long 4X4's so that the load will be supported by the bed. JC |
TMT
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With your skills of aquisition, I am surprised that you don't own a car hauler. I like a wooden deck, so you can screw or nail down blocks to keep odd shapes from rolling around under the straps. A winch on the front really helps, but a come-along will do. |
myself. My trailer's bed is not small, about 10 feet long, and it has
good cargo capacity. These three compressors are big. The Quincy 390
is the size of a big cow. The other 20 HP compressor is even longer,
but looks lighter. And there is that 6 foot long smaller Quincy.
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I need to transport a Quincy 390 compressor in my pickup truck. (This 390 was a kind of the spur of the moment deal, and my trailer is at that guy's place already loaded with two other compressors so I cannot use it). This Quincy 390 looks similar to ebay item 260365049814, and weighs about between 1,680 and 2,010 lbs per Quincy brochure, depending on tank size which I do not remember. I am concerned that in my truck bed, its rear legs may have to stand on my tailgate and I am concerned about the tailgate's capacity. My pickup truck is a 4x4 Silverado. Any ideas whether about 1,000 lbs on two legs, is too much for it (which seems to be the case). I do not want to get in any sort of road trouble. i |
Truck tailgates are NOT rated for more than 500 pound and that is on
ones that actually have a rating. I think the Silverado has a tag that
says nothing over 300 pounds. Keep in mind that the ONLY thing
supporting that tailgate are those two crimped cables on the ends and
two THIN sheet metal cups.
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Ignoramus2902 wrote: I need to transport a Quincy 390 compressor in my pickup truck. (This 390 was a kind of the spur of the moment deal, and my trailer is at that guy's place already loaded with two other compressors so I cannot use it). Uh BAD IDEA, VERY BAD IDEA. Truck tailgates are NOT rated for more than 500 pound and that is on ones that actually have a rating. I think the Silverado has a tag that says nothing over 300 pounds. Keep in mind that the ONLY thing supporting that tailgate are those two crimped cables on the ends and two THIN sheet metal cups. |
into the bed with tailgate closed. I am drivnig with it and 2 more
compressors in the trailer. i am at a stop light
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Ignoramus2902 wrote: I need to transport a Quincy 390 compressor in my pickup truck. (This 390 was a kind of the spur of the moment deal, and my trailer is at that guy's place already loaded with two other compressors so I cannot use it). This Quincy 390 looks similar to ebay item 260365049814, and weighs about between 1,680 and 2,010 lbs per Quincy brochure, depending on tank size which I do not remember. I am concerned that in my truck bed, its rear legs may have to stand on my tailgate and I am concerned about the tailgate's capacity. My pickup truck is a 4x4 Silverado. Any ideas whether about 1,000 lbs on two legs, is too much for it (which seems to be the case). I do not want to get in any sort of road trouble. i Uh BAD IDEA, VERY BAD IDEA. Truck tailgates are NOT rated for more than 500 pound and that is on ones that actually have a rating. I think the Silverado has a tag that says nothing over 300 pounds. Keep in mind that the ONLY thing supporting that tailgate are those two crimped cables on the ends and two THIN sheet metal cups. -- Steve W. |
defective tailgate cables replaced. They would break with people simply
standing on them. Don't know if that applies to your particular truck
though. I'd bolt the compressor to a couple 4x4s or some such and load it so
the weight is supported only by the truck bed.
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