3rd row seat...payload capacity question

eluwak wrote:
If you're pulling that number off the sticker on the vehicle then pulling the third row out gains whatever it weighs. That number on the sticker should be as delivered with a full tank of fuel.

I did not think any payloads include a full tank of fuel.

Yes, if you take out the 100# third seat, you can replace it with a different hundred pounds of junk. 100# of weight riding on the rear axle is 100# of weight regardless of what it is (unless you load it with 100#s of pigeons and keep them flying all of the time).

Bill

Great! Thank you all for the information. :)

MegaCab_PL wrote:
Just like Eluwak said, if you read let's say 1500 # off the yellow sticker on YOUR Tahoe, it includes the third row seats. If you take them out you will gain that weight towards the tongue weight.

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Just like Eluwak said, if you read let's say 1500 # off the yellow sticker on YOUR Tahoe, it includes the third row seats. If you take them out you will gain that weight towards the tongue weight.

If you're pulling that number off the sticker on the vehicle then pulling the third row out gains whatever it weighs. That number on the sticker should be as delivered with a full tank of fuel.

Every read the 'fine print' when payload, tow numbers etc are published?

*May vary depending on model, trim and/or powertrain.
*Weight of additional options, passengers, cargo and hitch must be deducted from this weight.

YES.that optional 3rd seat will reduce payload as will anyone using that seat (or any cargo/stuff........as will ALL passengers plus any drivers weight that is more than 150#)

Like suggested...weigh vehicle 'camp ready' (every body/thing in it) and subtract that weight from GVWR......pay attention to RAWR and Rear Tire Max Load Ratings also

Payload is a rating based on a generic optioned vehicle which can be significantly different than yours. To find your vehicles payload do the following math: GVWR - Actual Weight of your vehicle. Yes it's that simple. So if your vehicle has 100# less because the seat is removed then your payload is 100# more!