Trying to figure out what trailers I can tow

Gdetrailer wrote:

afidel wrote:


It's very unlikely that the actual vehicle you go to buy will actually have that maximum payload as every option added to the vehicle over the base takes away from it. You'll need to look at the yellow sticker in the driver's side door jamb to see what the actual capacity of the truck as it came from the factory is actually able to hold.

Correct!

To add to afidel's comments, the "base" model of that truck is the absolute bare minimum cab and bed size and trim level with zero options and assuming no driver/passengers/fuel/cargo.

Each option you add adds weight to the overall vehicle, the added weight reduces the leftover available cargo.

The yellow sticker which typically is found around the drivers side door will give you the exact amount of available cargo you have.

The yellow sticker number takes the weight of the vehicle as it left the factory with all factory installed options with the factory tires and that is subtracted from the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) which is the maximum allowable weight the vehicle can be loaded.

There is some controversy with what that number includes but should include a full tank of fuel and at least 150 lbs for the driver. Some say 150lbs are also included for passenger. This weight is treated as cargo and is already subtracted from the available cargo.

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You’re both wrong here. Payload of a vehicle is simply the GVWR minus the empty weight calculated with full fluids. There is no allowance for driver or passenger in this. This is commonly mixed up with the Tow Rating which is the number that accounts 150lbs for a driver and passenger.