Max Weight Capacity - Cargo Area
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Max Weight Capacity - Cargo Area
Hi All,
I'm at work and don't have my owner's manual handy, so I'm hoping that someone here might be able to tell me what the max weight rating is for the X's cargo area.
I need to haul between 1/2 - 1 ton of lead in the back and would like to know if I can do this w/o any problems. I'm running 285 BFGs with an E rating if that makes any difference.
Thanks in advance.
Brian
I'm at work and don't have my owner's manual handy, so I'm hoping that someone here might be able to tell me what the max weight rating is for the X's cargo area.
I need to haul between 1/2 - 1 ton of lead in the back and would like to know if I can do this w/o any problems. I'm running 285 BFGs with an E rating if that makes any difference.
Thanks in advance.
Brian
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Thanks for raising the point of concern. It's actually 25 lb bags of lead shot that I will be hauling, so I can distribute the individual bags throughout the cargo area if necessary. However, I thought that placing the bags right over the axle would be the best location.
Brian
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Originally Posted by Part-Timer
Thanks for raising the point of concern. It's actually 25 lb bags of lead shot that I will be hauling, so I can distribute the individual bags throughout the cargo area if necessary. However, I thought that placing the bags right over the axle would be the best location.
Brian
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You do know that your 44 gallon plastic fuel tank is right below the cargo area, don't you?
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I had eight people in my Excursion the other day and each one weighed at least 200 lbs. None of us fell through the floor. That's 1600 lbs. people. Geez, just distribute the bags of lead thoughout the cargo area and floor. If it won't haul 2000 lbs, we're all in deep crap.
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Actually, the sticker on my Ex (4X4) says that it can haul no more than 1588 lbs of passengers and cargo. If the driver weighs 200 lbs. that leaves 1388 lbs of lead that is permissible according to the sticker which is well within 1/2 to 1 ton that he wants to haul.
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Last I checked 1 ton equalled 2000lbs. 
Not sure I'd put all that weight behind the third seat only. Nor would I put any substantial weight on those floor wingy thingies on the back of the second row once they are folded down.
I would imagine putting a piece of plywood down after folding the seat down and removing the third row would not only aid in distributing the weight properly but also make loading easier.
Please make sure you add the appropriate increase of tire pressure before loading your truck. :X-22
Not sure I'd put all that weight behind the third seat only. Nor would I put any substantial weight on those floor wingy thingies on the back of the second row once they are folded down.
I would imagine putting a piece of plywood down after folding the seat down and removing the third row would not only aid in distributing the weight properly but also make loading easier.
Please make sure you add the appropriate increase of tire pressure before loading your truck. :X-22
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Another thing.
To properly figure your payload capacity in lbs you must weigh your truck with a full tank of gas & all the regular stuff you carry. (Usually the preferred way) This is your GVW.
Subtract that weight from the GWVR which should be listed on the door jamb label.
Since we all vary based on options and drivetrain, it is always a good idea to know the true weight of your truck. Especially if you know you're gonna be close or maybe even over.
To properly figure your payload capacity in lbs you must weigh your truck with a full tank of gas & all the regular stuff you carry. (Usually the preferred way) This is your GVW.
Subtract that weight from the GWVR which should be listed on the door jamb label.
Since we all vary based on options and drivetrain, it is always a good idea to know the true weight of your truck. Especially if you know you're gonna be close or maybe even over.
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Originally Posted by okst1
Actually, the sticker on my Ex (4X4) says that it can haul no more than 1588 lbs of passengers and cargo. If the driver weighs 200 lbs. that leaves 1388 lbs of lead that is permissible according to the sticker which is well within 1/2 to 1 ton that he wants to haul.
Most who have weighed the X's come in at around 7800-7900 lbs. with driver and some fuel. So you have 1200, maybe 1300 lbs. left.
And yes, 1/2 ton he can do. But a full ton is really, really stretching it.
Do I think his X will fall apart? No. Just not a good idea.
Remember, fat women in Spandex. Just because they make it in your size doesn't mean its a good idea.
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Thanks for the help everyone. I think I'll rent a trailer and split the load. That way, I can carry a ton and maybe a bit more if I decide to. Upping the tire preasure is a given and I always travel with the 3rd row out because I usually have dogs, baby stroller, etc. in the back (not while I'm hauling lead though).
Cheers.
Brian
Cheers.
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I've carried 16 80lb bags of concrete a few times. that's just under 1300lbs. the Ex did fine but I will admit it would have been nice to have air bags--the Ex was riding all mushy like a Cadilac! And I wouldn't have done it for a long trip without air bags, I only went five miles or so.
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No shi*
Originally Posted by okst1
If it won't haul 2000 lbs, we're all in deep crap.
If the X can't take it standing on it's head, then WHY am I even considering buying one..?
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I did 22 80lb bags once but
Originally Posted by XHunter
I've carried 16 80lb bags of concrete a few times. that's just under 1300lbs. the Ex did fine but I will admit it would have been nice to have air bags--the Ex was riding all mushy like a Cadilac! And I wouldn't have done it for a long trip without air bags, I only went five miles or so.
I stopped halfway and dropped some off at a buddy's place and had him haul the rest. I just didn't realized I was hauling OVER 1600 LBs
George
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