How does TV bed cargo weight affect tongue weight
I have looked, but cannot seem to find an answer to my question about tongue weight.
I am looking at a 2014 Chevy 1500 Silverado, 4X4, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine 355hp, 383 torque, 6 speed AT with tow/haul mode.
Standard Cab, 6.5 foot bed, Tow package, integrated tow brake systems.
Curb Weight 4,707 lbs
GWVR 6,800 lbs
Payload 2,068 lbs
Max Towing with 3.42 rear 9,100 lbs
GCWR 14,000
GAWR front 3,950 lbs
GAWR rear 3,850 lbs
Max Tongue Weight with WDH 1,200 lbs
I'm looking at a trailer with GVWR of 7000 max, so I figure 700 to 900 tongue weight max.
From all the reading I have been doing, seems I’m under all the max ratings.
I would like to get an ATV and put it in the bed of the truck. I know you have to add cargo and tongue weight to come under payload. 650 lbs for ATV (wet), 350 lbs for the Missus and me and 800 lbs for tongue weight. Which is under the 2068 payload.
650 lbs for the ATV in the bed plus the 800 lbs tongue weight would put me 250 lbs over the 1,200 max tongue weight if that is the case.
My question is do you have to add the cargo weight in the bed of the truck to the total tongue weight?
I am looking at a 2014 Chevy 1500 Silverado, 4X4, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine 355hp, 383 torque, 6 speed AT with tow/haul mode.
Standard Cab, 6.5 foot bed, Tow package, integrated tow brake systems.
Curb Weight 4,707 lbs
GWVR 6,800 lbs
Payload 2,068 lbs
Max Towing with 3.42 rear 9,100 lbs
GCWR 14,000
GAWR front 3,950 lbs
GAWR rear 3,850 lbs
Max Tongue Weight with WDH 1,200 lbs
I'm looking at a trailer with GVWR of 7000 max, so I figure 700 to 900 tongue weight max.
From all the reading I have been doing, seems I’m under all the max ratings.
I would like to get an ATV and put it in the bed of the truck. I know you have to add cargo and tongue weight to come under payload. 650 lbs for ATV (wet), 350 lbs for the Missus and me and 800 lbs for tongue weight. Which is under the 2068 payload.
650 lbs for the ATV in the bed plus the 800 lbs tongue weight would put me 250 lbs over the 1,200 max tongue weight if that is the case.
My question is do you have to add the cargo weight in the bed of the truck to the total tongue weight?
