Calculating TT options for our truck
I was hoping to get a little input or "shove" if we are off track. We are trying to find what size tt our truck can tow. I can't get the truck to a weigh station till this weekend, so we are using Goo...
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myredracer wrote:
I would not trust the payload capacity number on the sticker on the door pillar. Many find that their actual capacity is less than what it says, including us (and by A LOT).
The best thing you can do is go to a scale with your TV all loaded up for camping, complete with kids, spouse, pets, groceries, camping gear, etc. and a full tank of fuel. You could be in for a surprise.
It's seems like Ford and GM have been fudging their numbers by using stripped down versions for curb weight as discussed on the TV forum. Ford and GM fudging payload?
You will more than likely run out of payload capacity well before tow capacity and GCWR.
The payload stickers are required my NTSHA as equipped from the factory. They are very accurate. Any dealer and owner accessories are not included.
The fudging payload is for web sites/brochure max payloads, not the Tire and Loading stickers.
