Payload comes first
Trailer tongue or pin weight is carried by the truck and consumes payload.
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Payload & Towing Planning Calculator
Use numbers from the exact truck label and your loaded setup to estimate payload used and remaining.
Numbers from your truck and loaded setup
This calculator uses the numbers you enter. It does not determine or certify your truck's payload rating. Verify the exact truck labels and manufacturer documentation.
Maximum is not universal
Advertised maximums usually describe a specific best-case configuration.
No calculator replaces labels
Use the truck certification labels, owner manual and manufacturer towing guide for the exact model year.