Buying my first ton of pellets.

[rcook430]

Have burned 28 bags of pellets since getting new stove. A few days I did not run it since temps were in 40s and heat pump works well at that temp. Ran out of pellets this morning. Wife wasnt crazy about getting pellet stove. She loves it so much she is freaking out now and wants a ton of pellets. I have a 2011 F150 and just a little nervous about putting 2000lbs in truck bed. Maybe if a few of you reassure me you have done it with no problem I will feel better.

 

[Peterfield]

Have burned 28 bags of pellets since getting new stove. A few days I did not run it since temps were in 40s and heat pump works well at that temp. Ran out of pellets this morning. Wife wasnt crazy about getting pellet stove. She loves it so much she is freaking out now and wants a ton of pellets. I have a 2011 F150 and just a little nervous about putting 2000lbs in truck bed. Maybe if a few of you reassure me you have done it with no problem I will feel better.

It's been done. Drive gently and you'll be fine. If you are more comfortable with a balanced load, throw 10-20 bags in the rear cabin.

 

[HP52NOVA]

if I can load half a ton of pellets into my ford Flex with no issues I don't see why you cant load 1ton on a F150 truck?

 

[xSpecBx]

I have seen people here with pictures of their trucks loaded up. Personally, I would go rent/borrow a trailer or just pay for delivery as overloading a pickup truck seems like a bad idea long term, especially if the dealer isn't around the corner.

 

[TimfromMA]

Many things that are possible fall into the unwise category. This is one of them.

 

[tjnamtiw]

Oh God, here we go again! Macho truckers please step forward!

 

[Johnny_Fiv3]

In a F150, nope. 350 maybe but not a 150. It's simply not rated for it. I had a 97 150 and the most I ever tried was 3/4 of a ton in the back and that was a hairy ride.

 

[tiger]

1st Google hit I got
"2011 Ford F-150

1. Pickup truck
2. Towing capacity: 5,500 to 9,600 lbs
3. MPG: Up to 17 city, 23 highway
4. Payload: 994 to 2,732 lbs
5. Gross vehicle weight rating: 6,450 to 8,200 lbs"

But, if it were me, I'd take terrain and distance into account, and I'd err on the conservative side.

 

[Ranger72]

I only have to travel 3 miles to Home Dopey, but I let them place a ton in the bed of my 1500 Silverado. I do have E rated Nitto Terra Grappler tires on it. I put 70 psi in the rears. I have 2" strut spacers in the front and removed the factory rear blocks and replaced them with ones that are 3/4" taller. I put the truck into trailer mode (computer upshifts at higher RPM and downshifts earlier). My truck handles it fine. Still have a few inches to bump stops in rear. Ask them to put the pallet close to the bed wall. And don't drive like an idiot.

 

[cbova]

I've done many 1 ton trips in my 2005 Tundra. Both on pallets and loose bags. I don't have to drive more than 10 miles or so. It is a noticeable difference on handling with the bags loose and spread out vs on a pallet. Much better loose but takes longer to load. Doable but be smart about it. Leave extra room and don't change lanes like an idiot and you'll be fine. There's also the option of a trailer.

 

[Bkins]

Not doing so wouldn't even cross my mind. Look at your inner door frame sticker and see what your truck is rated for and go from there. A lot of trucks were under rated for tax and insurance reasons in my opinion.

Do whatever your comfortable with but do try to stay within your trucks rating on the door sticker.

My 2004 dually is rated at 4500 lbs payload and I've carried way more then that without hitting the bump stops.

 

[bogieb]

I put 1/2 ton in my 950# rated Jeep (why yes, it is the wimpiest jeep they ever made) twice. BUT, I only had to drive maybe 1 mile to get home, all straight line except 2 corners and at low speed (30 MPH speed limit and most times didn't hit that).

MOST times I only put in 10-15 bags because I am traveling further distances, many times at higher speeds (40-50 mph) and the brakes just plain don't work as well with just that much weight, so don't want to push it.

Look in your owner's manual, or look it up online to see what the carry capacity is and make your decision from there.

 

[funflyer]

I had a ton of pellets on my trailer and 1400 lbs of roof shingles and other materials in the bed of my Toyota Tacoma 2WD 4 banger. I asked the guy at HD to center the pallet directly over the trailer axle but he pushed it about 1.5 feet forward which easily added 200 lbs to the hitch weight. I had no problems driving 20 miles home. My Toy has a payload of 1500lbs so your F150 should be able to handle 2000lbs.

 

[Michael6268]

I only have to travel 3 miles to Home Dopey, but I let them place a ton in the bed of my 1500 Silverado. I do have E rated Nitto Terra Grappler tires on it. I put 70 psi in the rears. I have 2" strut spacers in the front and removed the factory rear blocks and replaced them with ones that are 3/4" taller. I put the truck into trailer mode (computer upshifts at higher RPM and downshifts earlier). My truck handles it fine. Still have a few inches to bump stops in rear. Ask them to put the pallet close to the bed wall. And don't drive like an idiot.

3 miles? Make 2 trips! Not worth taking a chance breaking an axle or finding a cop itching to give you crap for overloading.

 

[TimfromMA]

I had a ton of pellets on my trailer and 1400 lbs of roof shingles and other materials in the bed of my Toyota Tacoma 2WD 4 banger. I asked the guy at HD to center the pallet directly over the trailer axle but he pushed it about 1.5 feet forward which easily added 200 lbs to the hitch weight. I had no problems driving 20 miles home. My Toy has a payload of 1500lbs so your F150 should be able to handle 2000lbs.

What it can handle and what it is rated for are 2 different things. I've got a 2015 Tundra with a payload capacity of 2080lbs. That includes passengers, gas and anything else in the truck. While I could probably get away with putting a ton in the back I won't try.

 

[unbidden]

Have burned 28 bags of pellets since getting new stove. A few days I did not run it since temps were in 40s and heat pump works well at that temp. Ran out of pellets this morning. Wife wasnt crazy about getting pellet stove. She loves it so much she is freaking out now and wants a ton of pellets. I have a 2011 F150 and just a little nervous about putting 2000lbs in truck bed. Maybe if a few of you reassure me you have done it with no problem I will feel better.

Wife loves pellets... put 400 lbs in her ride and 1600 lbs in the ford.

That being said, I've loaded a ton on 3 occasions in the 06 Tundra.

 

[rcook430]

Probably will be called a few names...lol but I chickened out. School was cancelled due to snow so I had 2 kids with me. So I am making 2 trips, 17 miles one way. If I didnt have the kids I would probably have done it in one trip. My door sticker says payload 1372lbs. And this includeds occupants. So I would have been significantly over weight.

 

[bogieb]

Probably will be called a few names...lol but I chickened out. School was cancelled due to snow so I had 2 kids with me. So I am making 2 trips, 17 miles one way. If I didnt have the kids I would probably have done it in one trip. My door sticker says payload 1372lbs. And this includeds occupants. So I would have been significantly over weight.

I'll call you your first name - Smart!

 

[funflyer]

 

[Husky]

Just did it this fall. I have a 2014 Silverado. If you open the door there should be a sticker that rates your trucks payload. Mine said a little over 1500 lbs with passengers. If you are going to do it take pellets off the pallet to distribute the weight. Pump tires up to max rating. My tuck felt and handled fine for the 12 mile trip. Drive easy and take your time, you should be fine. I will definitely do again.

 

[bogieb]

School was cancelled due to snow

Wait, school was cancelled for a couple of inches of snow?

EDIT: Sorry, got cross-eyed and thought you were from a different state. Guess I'll have to cut you some slack seeing as how you are a Southerner

 

[Lake Girl]

My brother used to laugh when they got a little snow in Huntsville, Alabama as it threw everyone in a panic. Being from Buffalo, NY originally, it would have been a light dusting

As to payload, we have loaded our ton on the silverado and drove accordingly ie slower, more stopping room. Yes better to go loose bag and distribute, next best is so make sure it is centered and in front of the rear axle, the very best is to have them delivered!

 

[Ranger72]

3 miles? Make 2 trips! Not worth taking a chance breaking an axle or finding a cop itching to give you crap for overloading.

The truck is more than capable. Police is a non issue. That weight won't break an axle in a full size pick up.

 

[rcook430]

No couple of inches. We got a dusting. I went to school with chains on the bus tires. Now they cancel school if it might school.

 

[Tonyray]

1 ton Chevy....friends truck.. His permissions since he has hauled many 2 tons loads of Cinder blocks.
2 tons.. truck nice/level.
only live half mile from pellets so 1 mile round trip.
Would not do any Major highway with this load though since a FAST stopping distance could be hairy