Hey All!!
That's right Adam, that is why it is called Gross Combined Weight Rating.
That also includes all options on your truck such as caps/covers, light
bars, winches, fog lamps, payload and those pesky passengers ;)
In the 2001 brochure, the disclaimer for Available Trailer Weight Allowances
is the following:
Standard Trailer Tow Weight Allowance is a guide based on an
unloaded truck with standard equipment and a 150-lb driver. High Trailer
Weight Allowances are available with certain power train and axle ratio
combinations. Weight allowance must always be reduced by the weight of
optional equipment, trailer hitch, passengers (other than driver) and cargo
in truck. Maximum tongue weight depends on the tow weight allowance and the
payload. Load-equalizing hitches are recommended for all trailers over 2,000
lb.
Sean
'92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd - 256,000mi!
'01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil-1 - 49,700mi!
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-----Original Message-----
From: Mr. Plow [mailto:adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 8:38 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: Dakota a half ton (was: DML: Gooseneck Hitch)
I have to clear something up here...
A lot of you guys think that the towing capacity is separate from the
payload capacity. Example: the payload is 1000 lbs and i can tow 5000 lbs,
that means it can haul a total of 6000lbs.
This is wrong, if you put 1000 lbs in your bed, you have to subtract that
from what you can tow. So, you can have 1000 lbs in the bed, and then tow
another 4000 lbs.
Of course, you have to subtract the weight of the occupants inside, and
luggage etc. as well.
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