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Originally Posted by gtstorey
Think of Payload as anything that loads the suspension of the truck, so you count the tongue weight.
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Yep, that's how I got to 1,630 lbs for payload.
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Originally Posted by gtstorey
Tow Capacity is the weight that the truck has to pull and stop so you count all of the weight of the load, trailer and anything added to the truck. But you don't add in tongue weight.
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So this is where I think I miscalculated. I didn't think the payload (minus tongue weight) counted towards the tow capacity. That would be the 730 lbs of people, animals, accessories, tools and wheels. That puts me at 6,790 lbs at 87% of my tow capacity.
My total GCWR will be at 12,490 lbs. Legally I am allowed to do this as the manual shows 13,500 lbs if I am remembering correctly. I am guessing it's not smart to be within 1000 lbs of that max number. I would feel better about it if I added 3.73's and bigger brakes but this high number would only be towed one time.
I think this truck will work for me when I go to far away tracks by myself, with no tools and accessories other than the tonneau cover, WD Hitch, Myself, breaker bar/socket/torque wrench/tire plug kit/, ramps and misc (can borrow a jack from someone at the track usually incase of a flat). All of that will put me right at 80%. Maybe a hair above.