2014 GM/Chevy 1500 Twins
Just saw an add on TV last night showing some 'best in class' towing numbers on the new '14 1500 twins of over 10k lbs that caught my attention. Does anyone know the 'real world' payload on these tr...
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bmanning wrote:APT wrote:bmanning wrote:
I am personally excited to see everyone adopt the SAE standard. I think it'll bring a lot of clarity.
Why have the manufacturers resisted (except for Toyota)?...
How so? It does not take into account payload either.
True, doesn't factor in payload but at least it gives us somewhat of a level-field comparison tool.
Full disclosure, I'm more a RAWR & tire load guy than a GVW/payload guy.
I had a 2002 F250 7.3L with a 8800lb, meaning my "payload" was ~1400lb; I would not have hesitated to use it far beyond those numbers. That truck was as solid as a rock & IMO would've laughed at 2500lb in the bed. RAWR was 6100lb. In fact, the previous owner had it set up for a TC so it may have regularly seen 3500lb on the back for all I know.
So that means if I throw out the 6400 gvwr on my 07 Chevy 1500 and just go by the axle weights I actually have 7675 gvwr. My front axle is rated of 3925lbs and the rear is 3750lbs.
