Question about Payload
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From: Belleville, ON, Canada
I have the same truck non FX 4 but have HDPP my payload is 2413 pounds
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Want to get really into the weeds. Look at GCWR. My truck can supposedly tow 11k, but my max GCWR is 17k, and max payload is 2k. 11+2+4.5 (4500lbs for the truck)=17.5. So if I tow the max trailer I need to cut my payload by 500 pounds.
Forgot to add and that's not even considering weight distribution hitches which would also cut into payload.
Forgot to add and that's not even considering weight distribution hitches which would also cut into payload.
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From: Belleville, ON, Canada
Want to get really into the weeds. Look at GCWR. My truck can supposedly tow 11k, but my max GCWR is 17k, and max payload is 2k. 11+2+4.5 (4500lbs for the truck)=17.5. So if I tow the max trailer I need to cut my payload by 500 pounds.
Forgot to add and that's not even considering weight distribution hitches which would also cut into payload.
Forgot to add and that's not even considering weight distribution hitches which would also cut into payload.
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I have max tow and a payload package, 7050, but it's not the max payload. From reading if I had the max payload the GCWR increases enough you can max both the towing and payload and stay under it. Not a huge deal just something I need to be aware of.
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First lets talk about what "payload" is, or more specifically, the "payload rating". This is the number listed on the little yellow sticker on the driver's door jamb. It represents the amount of weight that can be added to the EMPTY truck before reaching the GVWR. So anything and everything (besides fuel) that goes in or on the truck (including the driver) reduces the "payload"
Max tow alone will not get you the max payload. What you are wanting is the HDPP (heavy duty payload package) And still you will likely be far below the advertised "max payload" depending on the options you get.
Every option you pick over a Reg. Cab 8ft bed XL trim will reduce payload.
Max tow alone will not get you the max payload. What you are wanting is the HDPP (heavy duty payload package) And still you will likely be far below the advertised "max payload" depending on the options you get.
Every option you pick over a Reg. Cab 8ft bed XL trim will reduce payload.
Last edited by E. Manuel; Oct 5, 2017 at 09:14 PM.