Payload Sham

Yup; That's exactly what I said and what I'm talking about.
½ ton trucks were called that because their payload was 1000lbs. We should be grateful that we get more than that with the updated "capabilities" of newer trucks. If you need 1 ton of payload or more - Buy a 1 ton truck and dont call 1300-1500 lbs of payload a sham in your ½ ton.

Wurdz iz still haaarrrrrd.

 

Except for my 2019 CM Limited OR 4x4 with sunroof. It can carry right about a half ton of payload according to the door sticker

 

Ah, I thought you were saying you could only put 1000 lbs in a half ton truck. Apologies for my misunderstanding.

 

I'll let you in on another sham but don't tell anyone.....the mpg they post isn't realistic either.

Shhhh.

Joking aside, I'm guessing Toyota numbers are realistic and on the "safer side" of where other makers are inflating their numbers to be.

And as stated above by others, Trailer Weights are even more inaccurate. Do not believe the RV salesman when he tells you you can tow a 20' trailer with an SUV or Minivan.

 

I believe it's being called a sham because Toyota advertises 1,800 lbs payload but when you check the payload sticker on the truck it's usually substantially less. Toyota does put the * there and if you read all the fine print they admit you're not likely to ever have that high of a payload rating. It's just more misleading marketing hype.

 

No worries. Apologies here too. May have gone a little too hard in the paint. I have "tick" about people complaining about their payload not being 2000lbs when it's like 1300-1500; in a "half ton" truck and my response was frustration for reading a thread about it again. I should know better.

 

Very informative, I guess with a gross weight of 6,080 lbs your truck bed load was pretty light.
On mine for sure, I carry too much stuff

 

Father in laws 2021 F150 XLT SCrew 4x4 payload.

 

Thanks,

Our Tundra's current curb weight is 5440 pounds with accessories installed, full fuel, no occupants, and no camping gear. Our camping gear, lightweight bags & golf clubs, and occupants weigh in around 640 pounds before connecting the travel trailer that has a tongue weight of 480 pounds. Our Tundra's GVW is 6990 pounds.

We do camp light!

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Thanks a lot for that very true statement, I have updated my numbers, now payload is under limit and my wife can safely come onboard but I still have to work on my GVWR, I carry too many tools and repair materials...

 

I wonder if that’s due to dynamic vs static load. I mean, if the truck won’t start the load is static right?

 

Just for fun, in my 20s I had a 1982 Peugeot 504 4x2 truck 6.6ft bed with a 2750 lb payload.

 

Regular cans are a great solution to the payload woes of a 1/2 ton. Too bad they're low sales killed them off.

 

Well, that's obvious. Look at those wheels. Solid with no holes. Maybe if I find hubcaps with no holes I can increase my payload.

 

Stop helping the broken down Fords and leave those tools at home.

 

and the leaf springs setup ...

 

Excellent
Being on the road almost full time, I always have this feeling that I have to take my entire garage with me.

 

Better weight numbers today from the Cat Scale, way to go

 

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