Did I need HD payload - what is the weight of that wood in my bed?
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Did I need HD payload - what is the weight of that wood in my bed?
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So I hauled a(nother) load of wood today, and this time I took a few pictures. What do you think is the weight in my bed? Was HD payload needed for that load, or would a "regular" screw 4x4 6.5' bed have been fine (I mean within the limits)? The wood is all fresh, wet and very heavy (for wood). There are first the loaded pics, and then a couple shots taken 2 minutes later after I unloaded the bed.
BTW, I love my Truxedo LoPro, it is completely out of the way in 30 seconds, and seals the bed very tight when closed (no water). Looks good too, and I could remove the whole cover when rolled up in another 30 seconds, but that's not really needed. These roll up covers are a very good choice when you haul a lot of stuff around, I think.
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So what do you think is the total weight in the bed? HD payload needed?
So I hauled a(nother) load of wood today, and this time I took a few pictures. What do you think is the weight in my bed? Was HD payload needed for that load, or would a "regular" screw 4x4 6.5' bed have been fine (I mean within the limits)? The wood is all fresh, wet and very heavy (for wood). There are first the loaded pics, and then a couple shots taken 2 minutes later after I unloaded the bed.
BTW, I love my Truxedo LoPro, it is completely out of the way in 30 seconds, and seals the bed very tight when closed (no water). Looks good too, and I could remove the whole cover when rolled up in another 30 seconds, but that's not really needed. These roll up covers are a very good choice when you haul a lot of stuff around, I think.
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So what do you think is the total weight in the bed? HD payload needed?
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I went to the dump and used their scales with and without the wood, so I know how much it is.
The rear sagged 3.5" (measured at the wheel well) with the wood in the bed.
I'll post the numbers later today.
Anybody willing to guess how much it is?
Look at the left wheel well in the unloaded pic - I even got a dent from the wood.
The rear sagged 3.5" (measured at the wheel well) with the wood in the bed.
I'll post the numbers later today.
Anybody willing to guess how much it is?
Look at the left wheel well in the unloaded pic - I even got a dent from the wood.
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I would say the same thing. A 6.5ft bed holds about 2/5ths of a cord of wood level with the bed. Figure ~5000lbs for a cord of a wet hardwood like oak or birch and you're talking around 2,000lbs here. Likely a bit less because it doesn't appear to be split and tightly stacked.
Still, I would say it's definitely at the high end of payload capacity for a half-ton 4x4. I'd be curious to know what your truck's curb weight and GVWR are, as well as the weight of the wood.
Still, I would say it's definitely at the high end of payload capacity for a half-ton 4x4. I'd be curious to know what your truck's curb weight and GVWR are, as well as the weight of the wood.
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Okay, here it is.
Total with the wood, full tank & me was 8,340 lbs. So I was 140 lbs over my GVWR. This was a good exercise, as now I have an idea about how much I can take on. I had 3.5" of sag.
Me, truck, full tank: 6,220 lbs.
So the wood was 2,120 lbs. You guys were really close. Thanks for playing.
I have checked - I did not hit the bump stops, probably wasn't even close. No marks, the axle is just dirty from the rain of the last few weeks.
Total with the wood, full tank & me was 8,340 lbs. So I was 140 lbs over my GVWR. This was a good exercise, as now I have an idea about how much I can take on. I had 3.5" of sag.
Me, truck, full tank: 6,220 lbs.
So the wood was 2,120 lbs. You guys were really close. Thanks for playing.
I have checked - I did not hit the bump stops, probably wasn't even close. No marks, the axle is just dirty from the rain of the last few weeks.
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Really? Where do you live, and how would they measure it?
Around here, 90% of the half tons towing TT's would have to be ticketed then.
I agree, being over the limit is not a good idea. I tested it today, next time I'll know better and take a few pieces less.
Around here, 90% of the half tons towing TT's would have to be ticketed then.
I agree, being over the limit is not a good idea. I tested it today, next time I'll know better and take a few pieces less.