Payload discrepancy

Need-A-Vacation wrote:

Shorteelaw wrote:

PUCampin wrote:

Shorteelaw wrote:
I just looked and it's 1900... so if we add in the 150 pounds it gives for "free" from what I understand and then take away my husbands weight since he was in the truck at the time of weighing - that'd be more like 1750.... we have a 450 pound discrepancy... not sure where that 450 pounds could be weighing...

Just so you know, there is no 150lbs free. Previously, when curb weight and payload numbers were more vague, it often was the case. However since I believe 2006, the Tire and Loading sticker has been manditory, and is specific for that vehicle as equipped.

The Yellow tire and loading sticker states "The maximum allowable weight of ALL passengers (including the driver) and cargo not to exceed XXXX" This number is for your truck as it left the factory with factory options and includes a full tank of fuel. It is usally an odd number. Example, my Expedition EL XLT 4x4 with factory rear air and sunroof has a maximum allowable of 1672lbs

So if your tire and loading sticker says 1900lbs, then subtract your husband's weight, the cover (typical fiberglass is 100lbs), and anything else. 1900 - 300 - 100 = 1500 Any dealer installed or aftermarket items would also subtract from this.

I'm hoping the cover is 100 pounds - we will be taking it off and then that'd give us a little more payload. :)

Thanks for clearing up the 150 pounds. It was actually on this forum that I got that info a couple weeks ago so that was surprising. I guess the lesson is - don't believe much of what you read, haha.

Is the bed cover a cab high "topper"/cap, or just a bed cover (tonneau cover)?

If it is a cab high "topper", it is probably closer to 200lbs.

Good luck!