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Old Jan 7, 2023 | 05:53 PM
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What’s the correct payload capacity? The tire and loading info sticker that says 1379lbs or the GVWR sticker which say 7700lbs minus 5628lbs curb weight, which is 2072lbs. Thanks for the advice!
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Old Jan 7, 2023 | 06:19 PM
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where are you getting the 5628 curb weight?
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Old Jan 7, 2023 | 06:29 PM
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On edmunds.com its 5628 and Cars.com its 5661, i guess i should go get it weighed with a full tank to be sure.
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Old Jan 7, 2023 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by filizee
On edmunds.com its 5628 and Cars.com its 5661, i guess i should go get it weighed with a full tank to be sure.
Well first off, edumunds.com did not use your truck to write their table.

Your truck is your truck. The listed weight may be off a little but just go with the sticker or do the math on your weight subtracted from the GVWR.
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Old Jan 7, 2023 | 08:47 PM
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Subtract the payload (1379) from GVWR (7700) and that is how much YOUR TRUCKS CURB WEIGHT IS. Your truck weighed 6321 lbs when it rolled off the assembly line. When you see curb weights listed in literature and online, they use a base model truck with no options. The more options, and the higher trim packages add weight to your truck.
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Old Jan 7, 2023 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by marshallr
Subtract the payload (1379) from GVWR (7700) and that is how much YOUR TRUCKS CURB WEIGHT IS. Your truck weighed 6321 lbs when it rolled off the assembly line. When you see curb weights listed in literature and online, they use a base model truck with no options. The more options, and the higher trim packages add weight to your truck.
Base weight on an 2010 f150 xl 2wd with no options is 4693 on cars.com. The site allows you to look up your specific trim and engine size (mines a 2010 king ranch 5.4 V8 157" with a 6.5 bed) so I thought it might be pretty accurate. Regardless, I'll get it weighed next week to see what the correct weight is. Am I correct in subtracting that number from GVWR to get the correct payload? If that number is different from 6321. I also got E rated tires to handle more of a heavy load. I am trying to put a truck camper on there after beefing up the suspension a little more. Thanks for the help.
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Old Jan 7, 2023 | 10:29 PM
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Probably don't need anything too crazy for suspension or tires if you are planning on hauling an RV, the trailer won't be heavy enough to need truck-work to make it a better tow vehicle.
1300lb payload brings you the option for a small RV.

If you intend on loading up the bed with 1300lb of stuff, then yeah the tires will be a good choice.
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Old Jan 8, 2023 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 16IngotFX4
Probably don't need anything too crazy for suspension or tires if you are planning on hauling an RV, the trailer won't be heavy enough to need truck-work to make it a better tow vehicle.
1300lb payload brings you the option for a small RV.

If you intend on loading up the bed with 1300lb of stuff, then yeah the tires will be a good choice.
You missed it. OP stated “truck camper” which is a horse of a different color. Then payload is king. 1379# is far too low for most truck mounted campers.
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Old Jan 8, 2023 | 08:43 AM
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Your payload is 1379#, that is with a full tank of gas, 2010 not sure if it included a driver then (does not now). Given the truck is 13 years worn, I really wouldn't exceed it.
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Old Jan 8, 2023 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by filizee
Base weight on an 2010 f150 xl 2wd with no options is 4693 on cars.com. The site allows you to look up your specific trim and engine size (mines a 2010 king ranch 5.4 V8 157" with a 6.5 bed) so I thought it might be pretty accurate. Regardless, I'll get it weighed next week to see what the correct weight is. Am I correct in subtracting that number from GVWR to get the correct payload? If that number is different from 6321. I also got E rated tires to handle more of a heavy load. I am trying to put a truck camper on there after beefing up the suspension a little more. Thanks for the help.
Not even remotely an option. Should have come here before buying the E rated tires.
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