Tongue Weight % w/w out WDH
I know this has been discussed as nauseum, but my long term memory isn't what it should be and neither are my search skills... When you hear that tongue weight should be 10-15% of overall weight, d...
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oyarsa wrote:
The curb weight + payload capacity for our Sequoia doesn't add up to the GVWR.
Not surprising at all as any additions to the vehicle will naturally change it's payload capacity. The door side sticker on my own Silverado indicates a maximum payload of 1450 lbs, however once I weigh the truck with a full tank of gas but no people (including myself as driver) or cargo it actually weighs 5600 lbs. Subtract that from it's GVWR and that means it's actual, real world payload capacity is 1400 lbs. The reason? - the truck is equipped with WeatherTech mats, a bed liner, and soft tonneau cover which easily make up for that "lost" 50 lbs.
