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  1. woodsman23 Minister of Fire

    YADAYADA YADA, I use my 97 F150 all the time to move a ton and have never had issues, Take your time and you will be fine...
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  2. burrman Member

    joined: Feb 17, 2009
    169 posts
    michigan
    im glad i dont live in PA ......too many laws and regulations and picky law enforcement people...lol
  3. vinelife Feeling the Heat

    joined: May 31, 2010
    417 posts
    Northern Michigan
    Had no problem moving a ton of pellets in my Chevy Silverado 1500 07 model.
  4. JustWood Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 14, 2007
    3,185 posts
    Arrow Bridge,NY
    GVW laws are federal and enforced the same in every state.
  5. doublewide Member

    joined: Jun 14, 2010
    110 posts
    Eastern PA
    So, after reading everything here, I have come to the conclusion that I am going to be splitting up my ton of pellets over 2 trips. You never know when an accident is going to happen. Do all home depots give you their truck for free if you buy their pellets? That might be the way for me to go if it is offered. Also unloading the pellets is always a job that I do alone. I hop up on the truck I unload 5 bags onto my wheelbarrow, then I hop off the truck and move the wheelbarrow to the bilco door, then I carry one bag at a time down the basement to different pile locations, go back up the steps and move the empty wheelbarrow back to the truck and hop up there again. It is a lot of work, and last year I moved a ton about a month and a half after my shoulder surgery. Getting 25 bags at a time is better for me. I'll just pay with my coupon and make 2 trips. Has anyone else been inspired to change their method by reading this post?
  6. aburress1223 Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    108 posts
    Virginia
  7. aburress1223 Member

    joined: Jan 10, 2011
    108 posts
    Virginia
    I MADE 1 TRIP WITH TWO TON. READING ABOUT ALL THE FINES ETC. HAS CONVINCED ME 1 TON IN A 3/4 TON IS PLENTY, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING I DON'T HAVE TO TRAVEL FAR TO PICK THEM UP. I DON'T KNOW HOW BAD VIRGINIA WOULD BE BUT YOU CAN BUY A LOT OF GAS AND PELLETS FOR A $2800.00 FINE.
  8. burrman Member

    joined: Feb 17, 2009
    169 posts
    michigan
    true but some are just more forgiving....ive watched parking wars with pa in them i think....woundnt wanna go there..lol
  9. Cranky64 Member

    joined: Dec 14, 2010
    48 posts
    Maryland
    I have to make 3 trips to move a ton. I just started stocking up on the Home Depot deal down the street from work. I have loaded 25 bags on short runs but from work I just load 18 or so.

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  10. JustWood Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 14, 2007
    3,185 posts
    Arrow Bridge,NY
    NO forgiveness. I've never had one single truck drive away from an inspection that was overloaded. EVER, in any state!
  11. mepellet Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 10, 2011
    1,489 posts
    Central ME
    Exactly what I have been doing. I load 17 bags from the Lowes near work so it takes 3 days to bring home a ton. That way I am just under my vehicles recommendations on the sticker. Rides a little different but no different than if 3 225 lb people were in the passenger seats. Plus no added mileage for me since Lowes is next door to work.
  12. WOODNUT358 Member

    joined: Aug 1, 2008
    54 posts
    RI
    My brother and I get them delivered.It cost me an extra 30.00 to put them right in front of my shed.No wear on truck,no tickets.
  13. Rick502 New Member

    joined: Sep 17, 2011
    3 posts
    Vermont
    Better to run light and run often. The 1/2 hour you save by combining two loads into 1 isn't worth it when the extra wear and tear leads to time and money repairing the truck or trailer.
  14. krooser Minister of Fire

    I can haul one ton plus....
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    Okay so my picture won't post...trust me.

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  15. Augmister Feeling the Heat

    joined: Jun 16, 2008
    297 posts
    Socialist Republic of RI
    I have a 1/2 Ranger and make two trips, just 20 mins away to fetch a ton. Not worth a broken spring. I have the guys split the ton on two pallets so they use the forklift to get them in my truck bed. When I get home, I unload them in my cart, pulled by a JD lawn tractor and drive them right into my shed for easy moving. Always wear that back brace! :)
  16. MasterMech Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 2, 2011
    4,753 posts
    Hudson Valley NY
    >:-(

    LOL
  17. msidor1972 Member

    joined: Jan 20, 2010
    15 posts
    N E Ohio
    2001 Chevy 3/4 Ton HD.. Able to do 2 ton at a time.

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  18. elroyyboy New Member

    joined: Sep 10, 2010
    17 posts
    Nozarks, (Central MO)
    08 Tacoma Reg Cab 4x4, 4cyl/5sp and I brought home a ton today. Owner's manual set payload at 1450. I had the guys at Lowes put the pellet centered over the rear axle. I drove 25 MPH for 3 miles home and, though I bounced a bit, didn't hurt a thing. They're safely stowed away awaiting their fiery deaths!!!!! I'd brought home 35 bags two weeks ago and didn't see a noticeable difference with the added 750 lbs. But I am a product of my attendance in public schools in KY for the first 12 grades!
  19. shadow_dog New Member

    joined: Dec 6, 2010
    12 posts
    sw ohio
    Here in SW Ohio my local city doesn't seem to care.. Besides, the 1 ton wasn't showing. About all the bags were under the UNDERCOVER bed cover with less than 6 bags in the back seat area. I have seen several trucks of all sorts almost dragging the rear bumper, the police don't give them a second look. Besides the 1 ton barely even squats my truck. Yes it is my money!
  20. Ohio P43 Member

    joined: Oct 17, 2009
    27 posts
    Dayton, Oh.
    [/quote] ........ YET!!! Reference the post above you. States and cities are looking for all the revenues they can get. A big pile of pellets stacked up in the back of your truck is a big red flag. But, hey, it's your money.[/quote]

    I spoke with my cop friends, also in sw Ohio, and they said your rear bumper would have to dragging and throwing sparks before they would care.
  21. tjnamtiw Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 9, 2009
    2,614 posts
    North Georgia
    ........ YET!!! Reference the post above you. States and cities are looking for all the revenues they can get. A big pile of pellets stacked up in the back of your truck is a big red flag. But, hey, it's your money.[/quote]

    I spoke with my cop friends, also in sw Ohio, and they said your rear bumper would have to dragging and throwing sparks before they would care.[/quote]

    That makes me feel really safe driving in Ohio if the cops don't care how unsafe the trucks are! Imagine a pickup truck loaded with a ton or more of pellets blowing a rear tire as you are passing them. (shaking my head in disbelief and amazement).
  22. DexterDay Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 11, 2010
    9,034 posts
    NE Ohio
    Nope.. I will continue to do it my way (1/2 ton 03 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCrew)... At least until next yr... I will be getting a 3/4 or 1 ton, Diesel, Crew Cab next year... But for the time being.... Stick with what works.
  23. Hass Combustion Analyzer

    joined: Mar 20, 2011
    526 posts
    Alabama, NY
    Easy rule of thumb...
    1/2 ton = max payload 2000lbs
    3/4 ton = max payload 4000lbs
    1 ton = max payload 6000lbs.

    NON full size trucks, like a ranger or something are usually around 1250-1500lbs.


    Same goes for the SUV variant.
    Like 1/2 ton Suburban etc...

    That's MAX payload. But the typical payload is right right around what i have above.. sometimes a little above/below
    It depends on what your truck is though... like extended cab, crew cab etc... It all factors off the GVWR. So a heavier empty weight, equals less payload it can carry.
    Same with engines and such... engines typically differ the amount you can carry because of the weight of the engine is different I believe, and not because it has more torque :S
    Carrying a 1 ton pallet of pellets in a 1/2 ton truck is perfectly legal as it's within capacity.
    Not so with a smaller pickup.
    Your max loading info is usually in your driver door jamb by the way.
    Or just look in your manual or online.



    I've seen a F150 at my old job carry a 2 1/2 ton copper block before... I don't know how well it rode, but I can tell you... it looked like a truck that was on pimp my ride because of how low it was. They probably didn't care about the driver making a few pennies above minimum wage stealing the block, because they knew he couldn't get far before the truck would break down lol.
    I think I have a pic of it somewhere, I'll see if I can dig it up
  24. MasterMech Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 2, 2011
    4,753 posts
    Hudson Valley NY
    Worth mentioning that 1 ton trucks are split into two groups. Single Rear wheels and Duallys. Naturally the dually is rated to carry more.
  25. jtakeman Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 30, 2008
    12,722 posts
    Northwestern CT.
    Same here! My 06 F150 handles the load fine. Having the tow package really helps and by GVW I am only slightly over. Plus it doesn't look like its etremely over weight. I'm betting the ones "dragging the bumper" will be the ticket risk! I'll keep doing what I'm doing, Only change may be a little less speed!

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