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Marion,IN

What is the maximum weight you can SAFELY haul in the bed of a standard size 1500 pick-up?

thank you,Mark G.

9/19/2016 12:40:56 PM

Western NY

How new are your brakes?

9/19/2016 12:55:07 PM

Colorado

Ive hauled 1462 in my 2000 dodge 1500 pos.Im not sure how safe it was.

9/19/2016 1:24:31 PM

Alex, IN

My trucks stated capacity it a tad over 1600. Using a trailer for mine. Plenty of room on the trailer if you need help.

9/19/2016 1:34:01 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Yeah CoJoe...but that was a DODGE... :)

9/19/2016 1:34:17 PM

Western NY

I put my 1640dmg in the Tundra - your Ford should be fine if you can fit it in, lol

9/19/2016 1:45:53 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Funny, I wasn't really worried about the weight but just measured and my fruit is over 6 feet wide and 5 feet long so my full size Tundra will not work this year.

On the search for a transportation vehicle now.:)

Like stated above, if it fits,,,, go for it.

9/19/2016 1:53:10 PM

Colorado

So cal you can do like gary miller(with his 1985) and put it above anything in back. I'm a puss. i'm renting a trailer.

9/19/2016 2:13:43 PM

Gays Mills, Wisconsin

stacked pallets has been done many times

9/19/2016 2:22:24 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Lol Joe! We were thinking that and it may still happen! Things will be much easier with a bigger truck so if I can locate one this is what we'll do.

I've always used stacked pallets to get over te wheelwells,,, plus it makes my fruit look bigger.;)

9/19/2016 3:42:20 PM

Oak Grove, Mn

i have hauled 1600 pounds of cow manure in the back of my ford 150...if it fits, i think it will haul it.

9/19/2016 5:06:26 PM

Central Illinois

When you have to slow down to turn because the front tires slide across the ground , your too heavy

9/19/2016 5:12:10 PM

Cornelius, Oregon

Don't underestimate that 1500.... the trip from Canby to the Coast back in the day...

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9/19/2016 5:27:10 PM

Lebanon, Oregon

Yes, I have a Dodge 1500 and struggled with the same thing. Decided to use a trailer. Brett, your 1500 with what I think you have going won't be able to handle the weight, so I fully expect you to show up pulling a trailer!

9/19/2016 5:34:43 PM

Cincinnati,OH

I wouldn't go more than 20% over stated payload. But that would depend on the condition of your vehicle.

9/19/2016 6:23:48 PM

Cincinnati,OH

And your driving skill. LOL

9/19/2016 6:25:30 PM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

I loaded my 1625 in the bed with a heavy pallet .. so I would say 1800 plus is what I had.. oh ya ran 6 hours on hi way .. I had nitrogen filled tires as well.. ford f 150 ecoboost.. has max tow package .. plus 3 people with gear for a weekend stay ..... and I do not have a light foot...

9/19/2016 6:30:53 PM

Torrance, Ca.

I've heard about your lead foot even out west Garry!

9/19/2016 6:41:04 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Itz all the craZy drivers out there that want a video of your pumpkin at 70 mph...

9/20/2016 9:21:50 AM

Cornelius, Oregon

lol... I have nothing going in the pumpkin patch, still one year too soon. Next year will take soil samples, plant some seeds that might actually hold together, will learn how to pollinate again, and have unlimited water for more than half the season. Can't wait. I have a little one left on the 2009, but I think she's about done growing now.

9/20/2016 2:46:28 PM

Lebanon, Oregon

Yes, I saw your little one on the 2009 back in early August.

9/20/2016 3:20:02 PM

Mulino, Oregon

Brett, you might as well bring to a weighoff to get an official weight, no matter how small. lol

9/20/2016 4:15:38 PM

Cornelius, Oregon

True, its a good cross, some noobie might want to give the seed a shot. I just hope it makes it to the scale and goes a little over 500 inch..,er, a pounds.

9/20/2016 5:08:37 PM