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| Paul S - 9/24/2015 12:22 PM
esoxaddict - 9/22/2015 7:51 PM
While it lists a towing capacity of 12,000 lb, that's not entirely accurate. Subtracting the empty weight of the truck itself of 6,200 lb leaves you with 5,800 lb. Add a tank of gas and two 200# passengers, 100 pounds of gear, you lose another 750 pounds, leaving you close to 5000# that you can safely tow before the vehicle is technically overloaded.
I have never heard this before. You subtract the weight of the truck from its towing capacity?
No, you are supposed to subtract the vehicle weight from the GCWR. (gross combination weight rating) GCWR is considered the maximum total acceptable weight for your vehicle, cargo, passengers, and whatever you are towing.
Another way to judge what you can safely tow is by taking the GVWR, subtracting the weight of the vehicle, passengers, gear, and don't forget a tank of gas. That will give you a close approximation of what is considered a safe tongue weight.
When they list towing capacities, they don't take into account anything you might have in the truck, or in the boat, so those numbers can be deceiving.
Best bet is to check them all and make sure you're not over your GVWR (adding the weight of the truck, tongue weight of the trailer, you, your dog, gas in the boat and truck, 3 lakewoods, all your beer, etc.) or your GCWR (added weight of everything).
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