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Montana Man · 05-10-2019, 10:24 AM

The truck can not exceed gvwr. It is only rated to weigh under this rating regardless of what is causing the weight. It is vehicle specific. The amount of weight left for "cargo" is reduced by hitch weight, passenger weight, aftermarket stuff, etc. Cargo carrying capacity is a rating that is misleading imo.

There are trailers that weigh a lot yet do not place much weight on the truck. Farm implements come to mind. GCWR is important but is not a concern I believe for your application.

05-10-2019, 10:24 AM	#34
Montana Man Montana Master Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Carson City Posts: 2,017 M.O.C. #21963	The truck can not exceed gvwr. It is only rated to weigh under this rating regardless of what is causing the weight. It is vehicle specific. The amount of weight left for "cargo" is reduced by hitch weight, passenger weight, aftermarket stuff, etc. Cargo carrying capacity is a rating that is misleading imo. There are trailers that weigh a lot yet do not place much weight on the truck. Farm implements come to mind. GCWR is important but is not a concern I believe for your application. __________________ 2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.