Toyhauler weight vs truck capacity
I’ve done a lot of math and think I understand all the weights and I’ve always followed the safety guidelines for weights, but I feel like I see 3/4ton trucks towing large fifth wheelers down the road...
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If my FGAWR + RGAWR = 11,400lbs and my truck weighs 7,884lbs, how does the balance of 3,516lbs relate to my payload capacity of 2,126lbs?
Hmmm never heard it put quite that way however both would be a gvw and gvwr based payload.
What you need to be looking at is how much weight are you adding to the trucks RAWR which is where most if not all weight from a 16000 lb trailer will be carried.
Why do they publish axle weight ratings when added together above to get to 11,400lbs exceed the GVWR which is 10,000lbs? Is the 1,400lbs difference part of a safety factor?
Thats a question only the truck mfg can answer. However we do know they may choose any gvwr or fawr/rawr they want. We also know the truck maker may sum the axle ratings for a trucks gvwr if they so choose. Lots of speculation on the subject .
The max 5th wheel hitch weight for my truck from the MFG tables is 3,000. Why do they publish this weight if it has to be included in the payload capacity that is much less?
What am I missing?
Most likely maybe the 3000 lb number comes from a gas engine work truck with few options.
Use those gvwr numbers from your truck for how much it can carry. That way you will be safe and legal.
Also use a 20 percent from any trailers gvwr for a better shot at actual max hitch loads on the truck.
