This should be a sticky here
Calculating Towing Capacity Payload Tow rating Etc. Really good explanation with an example and graphics. VIDEO
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john&bet wrote:JIMNLIN wrote:Please enlighten us on what you think is the info me missed and the DOT guys look for?
I'm got some pico with lots of garlic and jalapenos...anyone got any chips ?
Gotta' show this to my area state troop captain so he can let his size and weight officers know they haven't been using the trucks GVWR to determine a overload condition. Jeez......and even the feds may have to ......maybe this Mark guy can break the bad news to the industry.
Seriously he didn't do his home work on what dot looks at when the truck is weighed for a overload. Just plain mis-information.
In your case you are most likely over the truck 9K GVWR. If your state licenses tonnage than you should pay for 10 or 12K to assure that you have not exceeded the licensed amount that you have paid to carry.
Looks like you might be OK to 11K with a standard plate for a pickup in your state.
https://www.in.gov/bmv/files/Fee_Chart.pdf
