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redwngr Senior Enthusiast

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2016 5.3 8sp/3.42 (max tow)

 

7600 gvwr

3950 fawr

4300 rawr

 

I didn't see where a calculated payload was supplied, someday I'll weigh it.

snarkee Senior Enthusiast

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2016 5.3 8sp/3.42 (max tow)

 

7600 gvwr

3950 fawr

4300 rawr

 

I didn't see where a calculated payload was supplied, someday I'll weigh it.

Check the drivers door tag
redwngr Senior Enthusiast

redwngr

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Duhh...I was looking at the axle and gvwr tag and never thought to check the tire tag.

 

It's on 20's and lists payload at 1803 lb.

 

(it has a 6.5 ft box, and spray-in liner)

gmckenzie Enthusiast

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My 2015 5.3L CC, short box, max tow has a payload of 2015. An no I am not looking at the year :)

 

Kinda different topic, but I've weighed my truck empty and, going by the 7600 lb GVW, I have more than the 2015 available. About 2,150 by the scale (truck weight ~5,450) with 3/4 tank of fuel and no gear in it. Is that not a reasonable measure?

 

Also (and this is a bit of an anal question). My truck configuration in the brochures has a max payload of 2,210 and max trailer of 10,900. Now my actual truck has a payload of 2,015, does this mean the max trailer should be reduced by 200 lbs as well? I know it doesn't matter and I am no where near the limit, but it's just curiosity on my part.

moosehead1 Enthusiast

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Payload is 1,851 lbs. though there is already at least an extra hundred in stuff in and on the truck before gearing up for a trip.

snarkee Senior Enthusiast

snarkee

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Payload is 1,851 lbs. though there is already at least an extra hundred in stuff in and on the truck before gearing up for a trip.

1851 for a max tow....seems low

moosehead1 Enthusiast

moosehead1

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1851 for a max tow....seems low

IIRC it is net of bigger 6.2L beefier springs, and 20's wheel set.

 

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Badass69 Senior Enthusiast

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Engine won't make any difference... the weight of a 6.2 is going to be within ounces of a 5.3 lol. It's only difference is larger pistons and valves lol. Both are aluminum and externally identical long blocks.

 

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joshc64311 Enthusiast

joshc64311

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my 15 4x4 double cab weight is 5,216 GVW is 7200 so 5,216-7200=1,984 payload, not bad for a 1500. still better than dodge

SouthpawHD Enthusiast

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My 2015 5.3L CC, short box, max tow has a payload of 2015. An no I am not looking at the year :)

 

Kinda different topic, but I've weighed my truck empty and, going by the 7600 lb GVW, I have more than the 2015 available. About 2,150 by the scale (truck weight ~5,450) with 3/4 tank of fuel and no gear in it. Is that not a reasonable measure?

 

Also (and this is a bit of an anal question). My truck configuration in the brochures has a max payload of 2,210 and max trailer of 10,900. Now my actual truck has a payload of 2,015, does this mean the max trailer should be reduced by 200 lbs as well? I know it doesn't matter and I am no where near the limit, but it's just curiosity on my part.

No, I don't believe that reduces the overall towing. But to be honest, if towing that close the limits, one might want to move up to a 1-ton (3/4 tons are actually pretty close to these max tows).

my 15 4x4 double cab weight is 5,216 GVW is 7200 so 5,216-7200=1,984 payload, not bad for a 1500. still better than dodge

A horse and buggy is better than a Ram ;)

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