Who has the lowest payload rating?
01-05-2018, 05:09 AM
#21
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i bought my used '14 XTR 3.5 ecoboost because Ford had the best payloads.
i already had an '07 Avalanche that only had a 1357lbs. payload capacity.
my F150 is a CC 4x4 145' with Max Tow package and a payload of 1828lbs.
if i wanted lower payloads than my Avalanche, i would've bought a Ram 1500 or a Tundra.
i already had an '07 Avalanche that only had a 1357lbs. payload capacity.
my F150 is a CC 4x4 145' with Max Tow package and a payload of 1828lbs.
if i wanted lower payloads than my Avalanche, i would've bought a Ram 1500 or a Tundra.
01-05-2018, 07:56 AM
#22
With real world from the factory payloads of ~1,000 - ~3,000 (numbers from owners in this thread and others on this site). It becomes quite obvious, that various configurations of F-150s are designed to replace minivans on one end of the spectrum and rival 3/4 ton trucks on the other. The industry stance is sell anything you can to the uninformed buyer and most of us don't learn everything we need to know to make an informed truck purchase until at least our second truck.
I don't think this would be the case if instead of advertising "best payload in class 3,000+" and "best towing in class 13,200" the manufacturers were required to advertise "payloads ranging from 1,XXX to 3,XXX" and "towing ranging from 5,000 to 13,200". At least that would throw up the flag for buyers to let them know they need to be really careful to make sure the specific truck they are purchasing meets their needs.
In my industry we are required to have fair balance in promotional materials, it does not seem that the auto industry has the same requirement.
I don't think this would be the case if instead of advertising "best payload in class 3,000+" and "best towing in class 13,200" the manufacturers were required to advertise "payloads ranging from 1,XXX to 3,XXX" and "towing ranging from 5,000 to 13,200". At least that would throw up the flag for buyers to let them know they need to be really careful to make sure the specific truck they are purchasing meets their needs.
In my industry we are required to have fair balance in promotional materials, it does not seem that the auto industry has the same requirement.
01-05-2018, 09:25 AM
#23
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With real world from the factory payloads of ~1,000 - ~3,000 (numbers from owners in this thread and others on this site). It becomes quite obvious, that various configurations of F-150s are designed to replace minivans on one end of the spectrum and rival 3/4 ton trucks on the other. The industry stance is sell anything you can to the uninformed buyer and most of us don't learn everything we need to know to make an informed truck purchase until at least our second truck.
I don't think this would be the case if instead of advertising "best payload in class 3,000+" and "best towing in class 13,200" the manufacturers were required to advertise "payloads ranging from 1,XXX to 3,XXX" and "towing ranging from 5,000 to 13,200". At least that would throw up the flag for buyers to let them know they need to be really careful to make sure the specific truck they are purchasing meets their needs.
In my industry we are required to have fair balance in promotional materials, it does not seem that the auto industry has the same requirement.
I don't think this would be the case if instead of advertising "best payload in class 3,000+" and "best towing in class 13,200" the manufacturers were required to advertise "payloads ranging from 1,XXX to 3,XXX" and "towing ranging from 5,000 to 13,200". At least that would throw up the flag for buyers to let them know they need to be really careful to make sure the specific truck they are purchasing meets their needs.
In my industry we are required to have fair balance in promotional materials, it does not seem that the auto industry has the same requirement.
01-06-2018, 08:20 AM
#25
Old Fart
I couldn't agree more and I feel it is very disingenuous of Ford to promote these numbers that very few actual trucks are able to achieve. I consider myself a fairly savvy carshopper and I was caught out by deceptive Ford ads as well. Truth be told, I have learned alot from this forum and will be way better informed when I go to make my next truck purchase. While my payload of only 1358 is within the limits for the trailer I tow, I cannot upgrade my trailer without upgrading my truck as well which is annoying.
Being a truck driver when I was younger helped out a lot when truck shopping, I had a good understanding already about how options help or hinder the final product and how much it can haul.
And MPETE, I love my 6.2 also.
01-06-2018, 01:05 PM
#26
Senior Member
If I ever get a camper, I think I'll pretty much be forced to upgrade to an F250 or drive two vehicles as we have 6 in the family. Older the kids get, the more they'll cut into the payload.
Last edited by SteveLord; 01-06-2018 at 01:07 PM.
01-06-2018, 01:30 PM
#27
Senior Member
Tell me about it. Mine are mostly stick-thin, but averaging 6' tall, there's still some weight there.
01-06-2018, 01:37 PM
#28
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With real world from the factory payloads of ~1,000 - ~3,000 (numbers from owners in this thread and others on this site). It becomes quite obvious, that various configurations of F-150s are designed to replace minivans on one end of the spectrum and rival 3/4 ton trucks on the other. The industry stance is sell anything you can to the uninformed buyer and most of us don't learn everything we need to know to make an informed truck purchase until at least our second truck.
I don't think this would be the case if instead of advertising "best payload in class 3,000+" and "best towing in class 13,200" the manufacturers were required to advertise "payloads ranging from 1,XXX to 3,XXX" and "towing ranging from 5,000 to 13,200". At least that would throw up the flag for buyers to let them know they need to be really careful to make sure the specific truck they are purchasing meets their needs.
In my industry we are required to have fair balance in promotional materials, it does not seem that the auto industry has the same requirement.
I don't think this would be the case if instead of advertising "best payload in class 3,000+" and "best towing in class 13,200" the manufacturers were required to advertise "payloads ranging from 1,XXX to 3,XXX" and "towing ranging from 5,000 to 13,200". At least that would throw up the flag for buyers to let them know they need to be really careful to make sure the specific truck they are purchasing meets their needs.
In my industry we are required to have fair balance in promotional materials, it does not seem that the auto industry has the same requirement.
The auto industry is more closely in line with the fake news than reality. According to the documentation I find my 2014 Tremor 2WD is 1520.
01-06-2018, 03:05 PM
#29
You shouldn't have to find documentation. Max combined weigh of occupants and cargo should be listed on the yellow sticker on the drivers door or door frame.
01-06-2018, 11:50 PM
#30
How's she goin' eh?
