Why a discrepancy between sticker payload & actual weight?

Spud1957, yes the OP has a gasser. There is a mystery how he and his canopy and some firewood weigh 1248 lbs, so you and the other guys are right that the numbers don't quite make sense. He must have more aftermarket things he has not accounted for/mentioned. I know my 8ft basic canopy weighs more than 200lbs. Takes four guys to get it up on the rails.