Understanding GVWR and payload..
There have been a ton of post lately about how much can my truck carry or will my truck haul this..And there isn't a "sticky" to explain it and opinions vary alot lately.. So,how does it work? I...
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Except for 150# driver and full fuel tank EVERYTHING added to truck cab, bed, bumper etc reduces the MFGs stated payload which is based on MFGs GVWR minus the curb weight of vehicle
Yellow sticker states CCC for the vehicle as equipped from factory so dealer added accessories reduce that sticker CCC number
Course MFGs GVWR and the payload based on that GVWR are arbitrary numbers used for Warranty issues, CLASS of vehicle and Registration Fees.
Actual real world payload....Axle ratings/Tire Max Load ratings
Popcorn on stove !!!
Yellow sticker states CCC for the vehicle as equipped from factory so dealer added accessories reduce that sticker CCC number
Course MFGs GVWR and the payload based on that GVWR are arbitrary numbers used for Warranty issues, CLASS of vehicle and Registration Fees.
Actual real world payload....Axle ratings/Tire Max Load ratings
Popcorn on stove !!!
