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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:27:45 -0700 did write/type or cause to appear in
rec.crafts.metalworking the following:
What is the payload for a 2006 Dodge 2500 short bed with Cummins engine?

I've googled until I'm dizzy, and most links take me somewhere that they
want to sell you things, are full of popups, or you have to enter personal
information to continue.

I have gotten from 2150# to 2635#. I am talking about total cargo carrying
capacity. The load in the bed, a tank of gas, two passengers, and some
luggage.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I can read GVWR, and all those numbers, but have yet to
deduce a firm CCC number.

Anyone know?

How much do you want to haul, under what conditions, and how long
do you wish to keep the vehicle? Will you be driving on flat
interstates, or 17% grade dirt roads? I overloaded my pickup with
bricks - once. But it was all flat, Highway, and the one time. Now
my buddy on the other hand, regularly carries a half ton of stuff _all
the time_. (If you need something, he'll have it "in the truck).
As long as the springs don't break, and the clutch doesn't burn
out when you're trying to get started, you're "okay".

Other wise, load up the vehicle with "a tank of gas, two
passengers, and some luggage." weigh it, and subtract from GVWR.
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pyotr filipivich
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