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thebrain
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Feb 22, 2020

Trucks payload capacity and tow capacity ratings

Trucks payload capacity and tow capacity ratings The new 5.3 chevys have 1600LB payload and 9K LB tow capacitys Are these individual ratings or both at sametime? Like can I load up the b...
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Grit_dog
Navigator III
Feb 22, 2020
Payload weight includes what is on the trailer hitch, tongue weight. Tow capacity is overall trailer weight including tongue weight. You don't get to double dip.
Well, you can, but the weight cops will lash you with a wet noodle on here! Lol

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