In another thread I am discussing the feasability of using a small (500 lb)
popup slide in camper on a Dakota Quad. During that discussion one poster
said that the weight of the pickup fuel would count against payload. That
got me wondering.
I was under the impression that fuel, oil, etc was considered necessary
part of the vehicle and no more "payload" than would be other necessary
parts like the engine. As I understood it, the rated (advertised)
payload was GVWR minus CURB WEIGHT, that is the weight of the vehicle
unloaded but with all fluids (gas, oil, coolant, etc).
Advertised payload does not account for the weight of any options but DOES
account for the
weight of the fluids because, without these fluids there is no "truck", only
an industrial strength doorstop or hurricane grade paperweight.
Digging around the net I came up with this:
http://www.phh.com/fleetServices/truckFleetManagement/glossary.html#P
"Payload: Maximum allowable weight of cargo to be carried in a vehicle,
including occupants (150 lbs. x seating capacity). Computed by subtracting
curb weight from GVWR."
"Curb Weight: Base curb weight is the shipping weight plus fuel to capacity.
The addition of optional equipment will change the curb weight."
I am no expert in these matters and maybe "pph" isnt either So.....
Is fuel, coolant, oil, etc. "Payload"?
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