gvwr, curb weight and payload

[sam22]

Hey everyone, I know there have been quiet a few posts about things related to payload and weights and everything, it I couldn't quiet find my answer when I was searching. So, hopefully somebody can straighten something out for me. I do apologize if something very similar to this has come up.

From what I understand my vehicles payload capacity is the GVWR minus the curb weight of the vehicle...right?

Well I have a Jepp Grand Cherokee, and while I don't know the exact weight of my particular vehicle, ill assume it's the heaviest Grand Cherokee you can get, which according to Jeep is 5393 lbs. The GVWR rating is 6800lbs. So, if payload is the GVRW minus the curb weight, shouldn't the payload of the heaviest Grand Cherokee be 1407 lbs? Jeep lists the payload as only 1050lbs, which is way less.

So, am I missing some or doing something wrong or am I right to find this a little confusing?

Thanks for the help!

[donn0128]

Realistically curb weight is kind of a figmant of someones imagination. In real life curb weight is loaded ready to travel. That number subtracted from the GVWR is how much in your case what tongue weight you can carry.

[sam22]

The curb weight only includes a full tak of gas and othe fluids, not a driver.

[MFL]

Generally speaking that would be correct, GVWR minus actual scaled weight, would equal payload. I am thinking this may not pertain to ALL vehicles, so if the tire loading sticker on your door says 1,050, that is what I'd go by. The sticker on your vehicle, is not generalized, but for that exact Jeep.

Jerry

[fj12ryder]

They may figure in a 200 lb. driver and full tank of fuel.