Carry more gear safely: on the roof. Where do I start?
Your roof and your rack each have a rating. Add up everything up there and check it against both. Try first, no parts: Keep the roof light: Put bulky, light gear up top and heavy gear inside.. Simple upgrades: Add up your roof load: See rack, tent and gear against the ratings. Check the maker’s rating too.. Bigger changes: Find the right rooftop tent: A tent your roof can carry.. Still to check: Your roof rating from the maker, Your rack rating from the maker.
Carry more gear safely: inside or in the bed. Where do I start?
Payload counts people, gear, armor and fuel. Add it all up on the build sheet and check the maker’s rating. Try first, no parts: Tie everything down: Loose gear moves in a sudden stop.; Heavy items low and forward: It keeps the truck steadier.. Simple upgrades: Add up your build: See weight and payload left.. Bigger changes: Springs for your load: Compare suspension for your weight.. Still to check: Your payload rating from the door sticker, Weight of people and fuel.
Carry more gear safely: towing a trailer. Where do I start?
Tongue weight counts against your payload. Use the build sheet and check the maker’s ratings before you tow. Try first, no parts: Practice backing up: Try it in an empty lot before the trail.; Leave more room to stop: A trailer adds stopping distance.. Simple upgrades: Add tongue weight to your build: See payload left with the trailer hooked up.; Check your pull: See power for the total weight.. Bigger changes: Regear: Lower gears help with a heavy trailer.. Still to check: The maker’s towing rating for your truck, Your trailer’s loaded weight and tongue weight.
Carry more gear safely: not sure yet. Where do I start?
Add your truck and gear to the build sheet. It shows what you carry and how much payload is left. Try first, no parts: Weigh the loaded truck: A truck stop scale gives you a real number.. Simple upgrades: Add up your build: See weight and payload left.; Check your roof load: If anything rides up top.. Bigger changes: Springs for your load: Compare suspension for your weight.. Still to check: Your payload rating from the door sticker.
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