Tire and Loading Info

[Alumarine]

A friend has a 2013 F250 with the 6.7 Powerstroke.
He currently tows a 5th wheel camper with no problems.
He's thinking about buying a slide in camper and is confused about how much weight he can carry.
truck weighs 6800 lbs approximately (he will weigh it)
GVWR is 9900 lbs
Front GAWR is 5200 lbs
Rear GAWR is 6100 lbs
The confusing part is the Tire and Loading Information sticker.
It says "the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 1961 lbs"
That doesn't seem like much weight. Does that make sense?

 

[dingbat]

A friend has a 2013 F250 with the 6.7 Powerstroke.
He currently tows a 5th wheel camper with no problems.
He's thinking about buying a slide in camper and is confused about how much weight he can carry.
truck weighs 6800 lbs approximately (he will weigh it)
GVWR is 9900 lbs
Front GAWR is 5200 lbs
Rear GAWR is 6100 lbs
The confusing part is the Tire and Loading Information sticker.
It says "the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 1961 lbs"
That doesn't seem like much weight. Does that make sense?

How to Measure Towing Capacity, GVWR, GCWR - Towing 101

Towing capacity is the maximum amount of weight your vehicle can tow when pulling a trailer. It is determined by the vehicle manufacturer and takes into account the GVWR, GAWR, GTW and more. What does towing capacity mean? Very simply, it is how heavy your trailer can be.

www.curtmfg.com

 

[dwco5051]

I don't know how much a slide in weighs but that 1961 pounds may be based on the load range of the stock tires, I had a 10 1/2' slide in for years but never weighed the rig. Always ran range E tires.

 

[Alumarine]

I don't know how much a slide in weighs but that 1961 pounds may be based on the load range of the stock tires, I had a 10 1/2' slide in for years but never weighed the rig. Always ran range E tires.

Just checked the load rating on the tires and they are 2500 lbs.

 

[Alumarine]

How to Measure Towing Capacity, GVWR, GCWR - Towing 101

Towing capacity is the maximum amount of weight your vehicle can tow when pulling a trailer. It is determined by the vehicle manufacturer and takes into account the GVWR, GAWR, GTW and more. What does towing capacity mean? Very simply, it is how heavy your trailer can be.

www.curtmfg.com

Doesn't explain the Tire and Loading Information sticker.

 

[JASinIL2006]

The payload rating (occupants plus gear) sounds about right for a 250. Changing tires won’t change the suspension, drivetrain, etc. If the sticker says 1961 pounds, that is what the truck is rated for.

 

[Alumarine]

The payload rating (occupants plus gear) sounds about right for a 250. Changing tires won’t change the suspension, drivetrain, etc. If the sticker says 1961 pounds, that is what the truck is rated for.

So, if I have 5 - 200 lb guys in the truck I can only carry 961 lbs of gear?
And that probably doesn't include 26 gallons of fuel at 158lbs.
I'm still having trouble with those numbers

 

[JASinIL2006]

So, if I have 5 - 200 lb guys in the truck I can only carry 961 lbs of gear?
And that probably doesn't include 26 gallons of fuel at 158lbs.
I'm still having trouble with those numbers

That is correct. From the owners manual for my 2019 F150:

Payload is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that your
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle appears
on the Tire and Loading label. The
label is either on the B-pillar or the
edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and
Canada may not have a tire and
loading label. Look for “The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg OR XXX lb” for maximum
payload.

If you install any additional
equipment on your vehicle, you
must determine the new payload.
Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed
on the Tire and Loading label.
When towing, trailer tongue
weight or king pin weight is also
part of payload.

 

[Alumarine]

That is correct. From the owners manual for my 2019 F150:

Payload is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that your
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle appears
on the Tire and Loading label. The
label is either on the B-pillar or the
edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and
Canada may not have a tire and
loading label. Look for “The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg OR XXX lb” for maximum
payload.

If you install any additional
equipment on your vehicle, you
must determine the new payload.
Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed
on the Tire and Loading label.
When towing, trailer tongue
weight or king pin weight is also
part of payload.

Thanks for that.