Calculated tow capability... Disappointed
So, in my search for the TT that the wife and I want, I've been diligently trying to calculate GVWR, GAWR, Traier capacity etc.. etc...I've read quite a bit, and I thought I would be okay with my tow ...
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Walaby wrote:This is a 1500 truck, right? I've seen fully loaded diesel crew-cab 4x4 250/2500 series trucks with only 500# more cargo capacity than that.
.........Just totally shocked when I realized how low my GVWR was... only 6800 lbs. According to my yellow sticker, I have 1507 lbs of cargo capacity with my configuration.
Walaby wrote:The best way to establish ACTUAL available payload is to load the truck for travel, with a full tank, and subtract that weight from GVWR. No messing, no guesses. You did it right!
My weight that I weighed in at was with full tank of fuel. Is it typical that these cargo capacity ratings are full of fuel or???
Mike
Weigh it without fuel and you have to factor that weight into what's left.
