Cummins12V98 wrote:
ProbablyOverloaded wrote:
Oddly enough my door sticker does not indicate my max payload for the truck. And there is conflicting numbers about the "payload capacity" online and given weights from the dealer directly.
I'm guessing the newer model trucks are quite more capable but restricted as jerry mentioned.
But I did read somewhere that potentially gvwr is a factor in authorities deeming being overloaded. Maybe someone can comment on that.
The truck max towing trailer weight is spec'd just above 19000 lbs.
Towing weight rating does NOT apply to a 5er so just forget that!!!
Legally all that matters is you don't overload the tires.
License the truck for the next tonn above it's actual loaded weight.
This^^^^some states and maybe provinces require buying extra tonnage if loading over the class the truck is registered for. You can likely buy more rating than the truck is capable of.
Lol, as to poster asking if I'd pay OPs fines. I have helped a number of extended family members, and a few close friends, with many thousands of dollars of fines, lawsuits, judgments, bad checks, etc, to help get them back on track. I do draw the line, not to post my info on the forum though, but would be interesting to read the PMs!!:B
Jerry
