โMar-12-2015 06:46 PM
โMar-23-2015 09:54 AM
Terryallan wrote:fla-gypsy wrote:majorgator wrote:fla-gypsy wrote:
Please post the payload capacity from the drivers door jamb sticker to get a definitive answer
Just a side note on this comment (and no offense implied), but I've owned 6 trucks (2 Ford, 3 GM, and 1 Dodge), 2 passenger cars, and 1 minivan, yet none of them ever had a sticker on the door jamb that gave any indication of payload capacity.
None taken but any vehicle without it is at least 12 years old and unless meticulously maintained is not a candidate for a TV anyway.
come on now. ๐ Mine is a 2004. Does not have it. Only a sticker with the GVWR, axle code, color code, and GAVWR. It is a great TV, and is not quite 12 years old. but is a GREAT TV.
โMar-15-2015 09:40 AM
Terryallan wrote:I recall the effective date for the Tire Loading Information label was Sept 2005, but many 2005 model year vehicles had them as a "Pull Ahead" from the required date. My 2005, built in March 2005, has it.
come on now. ๐ Mine is a 2004. Does not have it. Only a sticker with the GVWR, axle code, color code, and GAVWR. It is a great TV, and is not quite 12 years old. but is a GREAT TV.
โMar-13-2015 03:04 PM
โMar-13-2015 02:58 PM
fla-gypsy wrote:majorgator wrote:fla-gypsy wrote:
Please post the payload capacity from the drivers door jamb sticker to get a definitive answer
Just a side note on this comment (and no offense implied), but I've owned 6 trucks (2 Ford, 3 GM, and 1 Dodge), 2 passenger cars, and 1 minivan, yet none of them ever had a sticker on the door jamb that gave any indication of payload capacity.
None taken but any vehicle without it is at least 12 years old and unless meticulously maintained is not a candidate for a TV anyway.
โMar-13-2015 02:53 PM
โMar-13-2015 02:46 PM
bgitler wrote:
... Also, the guide breaks towing capacity into conventional towing and 5th wheel. Which is more accurate for me? because there is quite a big difference in towing capacity.
I'm not buying a 5th wheel but I assume the difference is because of wind resistance of a 5th wheel, and conventional could describe pulling a regular trailer with only gear.
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โMar-13-2015 02:04 PM
โMar-13-2015 01:37 PM
majorgator wrote:fla-gypsy wrote:
Please post the payload capacity from the drivers door jamb sticker to get a definitive answer
Just a side note on this comment (and no offense implied), but I've owned 6 trucks (2 Ford, 3 GM, and 1 Dodge), 2 passenger cars, and 1 minivan, yet none of them ever had a sticker on the door jamb that gave any indication of payload capacity.
โMar-13-2015 09:14 AM
โMar-13-2015 06:33 AM
bgitler wrote:
Thanks Larry that was very helpful. Here's what I'm thinking, please let me know if my math/logic is correct and reasonable:
Ford f 150 towing capacity- 7,700 lbs
Payload- 1,500 lbs
TT- Dry 4,500
TT Tongue Wt (13%)- 559 lbs
Family- 400 lbs (and growing)
Hitch- 100 lbs
Gear- 1,000 lbs
TOTAL TONGUE WT- 1059
So, my plan would be to not add anything to the vehicle (Larry, I hear what you're saying, however, purchasing a bigger vehicle isn't practical for my every day driving or wallet). Therefore, the 1,000 lbs of gear would go in the trailer bringing it to 5,500 pounds.
CORRECTION- If I add 1,000 lbs to the trailer my Tongue Weight will be 1,215 lbs
Does my math seem correct? It seems like this would work, but I would rather hear any concerns now, than find myself stuck on the side of the road in the mountains.
Thanks!
โMar-13-2015 06:03 AM
majorgator wrote:spud1957 wrote:majorgator wrote:fla-gypsy wrote:
Please post the payload capacity from the drivers door jamb sticker to get a definitive answer
Just a side note on this comment (and no offense implied), but I've owned 6 trucks (2 Ford, 3 GM, and 1 Dodge), 2 passenger cars, and 1 minivan, yet none of them ever had a sticker on the door jamb that gave any indication of payload capacity.
The regulation for the label came into effect around 2004/2005. So if your vehicle is older than that, you won't have the label.
4 out of 9 vehicles I own/have owned are newer than that date range, but still don't have payload shown on the sticker :h
โMar-13-2015 05:56 AM
โMar-13-2015 05:53 AM
spud1957 wrote:majorgator wrote:fla-gypsy wrote:
Please post the payload capacity from the drivers door jamb sticker to get a definitive answer
Just a side note on this comment (and no offense implied), but I've owned 6 trucks (2 Ford, 3 GM, and 1 Dodge), 2 passenger cars, and 1 minivan, yet none of them ever had a sticker on the door jamb that gave any indication of payload capacity.
The regulation for the label came into effect around 2004/2005. So if your vehicle is older than that, you won't have the label.
โMar-13-2015 05:37 AM