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  1. Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values.
  2. All weights are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated.
  3. Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10 lb.
  4. Payload = GVWR - Base Weight.
  5. Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
    Passenger Weight = 300 lb.
    Options Weight = 100 lb.
    Trailer equipment weight: 75 lb for Conventional Hitch, 70 lb for Gooseneck and 250 lb for 5th Wheel. 
    Box Off Body Completion Weight = 80 lb per foot from end of cab to end of frame.
  6. Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
  7. GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
  8. The recommended tongue weight for a conventional hitch is 10 percent of the gross trailer weight.  The maximum tongue weight for Class V receiver hitch is limited to 1800lb.
  9. For gooseneck and fifth wheel trailers, the tongue weight should never exceed any of the manufacturer recommendations including but not limited to payload and GAWR.
  10. A fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 18,000 lb. A gooseneck hitch is required for trailers over 25,000 lb.
  11. 13,800lbs. GVW stated for Regular Cab, 4x2, 6.4L with 4.10 axle ratio applies to tradesman and ST packages only. All other price classes for this configuration (Reg Cab, 4x2, >6.4L with 4.10 axle ratio) is 13,700lbs.