Another can my truck pull this thread...
I will keep this simple. Truck is on 3 year lease so not going anywhere for another 2.5 years so no uprade comments for this discussion. Currently upgrading from 3,900lb travel trailer. Truck is...
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So the payload weight is not all on the rear. The tongue weight yes but the weight of passenger will be more distributed. The rear weight rating is 3850 lbs and I would run weight dist hitch to unload the rear.
Many folks look at a truck payload sticker and think they have (in your trucks case) 2030 lbs of payload to use in the bed ie; hitch weight/the hitch/other gear. Your trucks rear axle can weigh in the 2300-2400 lb range. Now add 2030 lbs in the bed = 4430 lbs on your trucks rear axle/wheels/spring pack and passenger tires.
Basically your truck has a 3850 rawr and may weigh in the 2400 lb range. Simple math shows this truck can carry around 1400-1500 lbs in the bed before exceeding rawr.
Actual weights come from actual scaled axle weights....which everyone with a truck that is carrying heavy loads and pulling a big trailer should know. My point is you sure don't want to overload a tire/wheel.
