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dnhx
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Oct 02, 2014

Maximum payload calculation

For maximum payload on a vehicle, should I use the figure stamped on the tire and loading sticker or use GVWR minus the loaded vehicle curb weight?

The question comes up from my post about Jeep Grand Cherokees here:
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27976379/gotomsg/27983537.cfm#27983537

Chrysler said every Jeep Grand Cherokee has a maximum payload of 1050 lbs stamped on the sticker, even though they publish different numbers, max payload for a RWD diesel Limited is specified as 1160, curb weight is 5065 and GVWR is 6500 lbs (and the other sticker on the vehicle agrees with that). The tire and loading sticker for every GC I have looked at says 1050.

Chrysler indicates that the 1050 lbs sticker is what I "must abide by for the vehicle loading, as whatever figure that is stamped on the door plate is the rule." Which confuses me since they have higher numbers published. (false advertising maybe?)

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