Weight calculations for dummies
I have read all of the threads on GVWR, tongue weight, etc. and I am still confused. Since I am an engineer, I suspect it isn't the math that bothers me. After a lot of painful reading, writing, and c...
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Door jam sticker should have
UVW---trucks weight from factory
FAWR---axle max rating (5250# for 4X2----5600# for 4X4)
RAWR---axle max rating (7180# SRW)
Tire sixe, load rating and F/R PSI
Did something wrong when using the scales.......??
Front should weigh in around 4800#
Rear should weigh in around 3500#
Need to get weighed camp ready (you, passengers, any stuff in cab, any stuff in bed)
Total weight
Front axle weight
Rear axle weight
Total weight subtracted from your GVWR (11,500#)-----available weight for payload (keeping in mind the rear axle weight/rating and the rear tire load rating)
UVW---trucks weight from factory
FAWR---axle max rating (5250# for 4X2----5600# for 4X4)
RAWR---axle max rating (7180# SRW)
Tire sixe, load rating and F/R PSI
Did something wrong when using the scales.......??
Front should weigh in around 4800#
Rear should weigh in around 3500#
Need to get weighed camp ready (you, passengers, any stuff in cab, any stuff in bed)
Total weight
Front axle weight
Rear axle weight
Total weight subtracted from your GVWR (11,500#)-----available weight for payload (keeping in mind the rear axle weight/rating and the rear tire load rating)
