How does TV bed cargo weight affect tongue weight

Just confirm what you actually purchase has enough payload, not the brochure weight. Few people buy the base work truck with no options. So as you test drive, look for this sticker on the driver's door or door jam. Note what each potential truck has where this says 2051:



FWIW, I think you'll be a lot happier with a 3/4 ton gasser at its 3000-ish pounds of payload with an ATV in the bed. People tend to underestimate weights. I have ATVs. I take tools, spare parts, extra fuel, firewood, etc.