Do I have this math/ understanding right?

rhagfo wrote:

gattorgetter wrote:
Got a new 2020 GMC 2500 with DMax.

Door sticker says just over 3300 for payload. Tires are 3750.

So... manufacture's say hitch weight for xx toyhauler is.... let's say 3500lbs... im guessing that is empty... now if I load 2000lb in garage... the 3500lbs hitch weight could/should be less?

Well the listed Payload is 3,300# and tires are rated at 3,750# ea.

How about the GVWR, and the rear axle rating.

That and scaled weights of the Truck with a hitch and your family.

I ask the GVWR, as GM seems to be playing games with the GVWR of their 2500's and going beyond the 10,000# max for Class2.

Once a TH is loaded for travel with toys and food, cook ware, stuff, and clothing. the pin will likely a bit more than the dry weight depending on how much stuff you carry.

So even going by tires at 3,750# you could put 7,500# on that axles if ready to tow it scales 3,500# that is only 4,000# for a dry pin of 3,500# you are very close.

I guess my big question is WHY NOT buy at least a 3500 SRW to tow a larger TH.

I need to add that when scaling the TV needs to be ready to hitch to 5er. It needs to be loaded with all passengers, full tank of fuel, all gear you carry in the TV and hitch. We lost about 1,300# off our yellow sticker payload. We went from 5,411# to 4,000# once we had the TV loaded. The sticker payload only includes a full tank of fuel & DRF and 150# driver, everything else reduces the payload!