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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op wrote:
Is this right and is there a consensus of a number to subtract from GVWR/payload for the average RV/TC user like 1000# added to the dry weight of a TC seems to be the standard.
Short answer is no as everyone loads their camper with different items...or amounts.
You won't get a consensus on any thing where it come to weights on a rv forum.
The only forums where everyone agrees is on a haulers forum where everyone agrees DOT method (example)...one ton SRW pickup trucks actual payload is all placed in the bed over the rear axle. A 7050 RAWR weighs 3060 lbs = 3990 lb payload.
We don't get a consensus on DOTs method.....on any rv website.
