TomG2 wrote:
sch911 wrote:
That's allot of information you've provided. As an OEM truck engineer I am involved in tow capability testing. You've made a few assumptions which I'm not sure I agree with all of your assessments. Now I cannot speak to the documentation, including what's on the various web sites as it's usually heavily adjusted by the marketing and legal teams.
When people ask me about these things I like to keep things simple:
Tow Ratings are published for marketing purposes ONLY. There are too many variables for the actual tow capacity to be advertised for every combination of vehicle.
Actual payload and towing capacities are easy to calculate.
GVWR - Actual_Truck_Weight = Payload available
GCWR - Actual_Truck_Weight = Trailer tow capacity
Yes, you need to weigh your truck! They are all different.
Yes, you also need to stay under the front and rear axle ratings too.
Bring on the weight police... :)
Hey, a real "expert". Hope he sticks around.
It really is that simple.
