Payload overload for 1 mile

I need to go buy pellets for my pellet stove. I’d much rather buy them by the pallet so they can drop them in the bed with a forklift. Much less work on my part and half of the trips.

The weight is about 2000 lbs and I’m only driving for 1 mile at about 20 mph to my house. If I did this 2-3 times over the course of a winter, am I going to hurt anything?

I can borrow a buddies truck but I’d rather not. I have a all stock 2005 double cab.

 

There is a risk yes but it can fo either way

 

Whats the delivery cost for 3 pallets of them at once?

Maybe just go rent home depot’s f350 for an hour

 

I presume you're not having all 3 pallets delivered at once because you don't have storage for 3 pallets -- plus that's a lot of cash outlay at one time.

Given that you're going such a short distance and at such a slow speed, I'd give it a try. Put your 4-ways on, go slow, if there are any bumps, make sure you take them even slower.
If the first delivery goes well, repeat. If not, find another solution.

 

I know its not smart, but sometimes you do what you got to do. I didnt have access to a trailer at the time and got everything for cost. So everyone please save your negative comments.

Ive hauled a pallet of deer corn and half a pallet of Protein in mine. The trip was a little over 4 hours at highway speeds. Id say you dont have anything to worry about. Handle your business.

 

No the best idea, but the truck will do it. I hulled around 2k lbs of tile home once. Just took it slow and steady. Then unloaded right away once I got home.
Home Depot truck idea isn't bad. You could also rent a trailer.

 

Along with previous comments, our Towing and Hauling Forum has some great info

https://www.tundras.com/forums/towing-hauling.53

 

You’ll be ok I put that much in mine when I’m in a pinch and don’t have to go far.

 

I'm not sure I'd do that, the most I recall ever hauling in my 2000 tundra was 1250ish pounds and she was squatting pretty good and not real stable. I now have a 2014 tundra and I still didn't take the whole pallet of pellets I bought in August. Took 20 bags in the first load then loaded the remaining 30 bags on the pallet up in the second.

Edit: I failed to realize your only driving 1 mile going super slow. I think I'd be willing to do that once and see how the truck does.

 

Here comes pics of overloaded tundras

 

No way I would take the chance of a sagging rear suspension. I would rent a 16' utility trailer for about $40/day.

 

Two words. Space shuttle

 

Agree with the Uhaul trailer. $20 and done with no risk to your truck.

 

I think this is the best idea, too. There's a reason they're rated much higher for towing than hauling...much easier on the truck. Let the rented trailer take the beating.

 

I really hope Toyota ups the payload on these trucks to match that of their competitors.

 

For 1 mile with common sense do it and don't lose sleep over it. It's part of a trucks life to haul little extra weight. Won't hurt it. Been doing it all my life. I know that doesn't make it right and some of you will not agree.

 

Rent a uhaul and make 1 trip, the gas savings will help pay for the 19.95 rental, and you keep your truck lovely and not broke. Or rent a trailer from uhaul. They start at 14 bucks a day. Big loads are why these come with hitches.

 

Agree with all above, get a trailer and keep your truck safe.

 

Loaded a pallet of mulch with some pavers once, in our Gen2 for just a mile or so. Seemed to flatten out the rake afterwards. Had to install some shackles to get some rake back in.

 

For the minimal cost to rent a trailer I personally see no reason to risk your suspension. Unless you are planning on new leafs anyway. Then go for bad.

 

Hey Azure, Thats a cool avatar. GWAR fan by chance? Looks similar to Oderus.
OP sorry not jacking the thread.

 

Go for it! ;-)

https://youtu.be/tcohFE8svXg

 

I personally would not do it with a 1st gen Tundra.

 

I did it with a Silverado and the ride was not fun but got it done. I would just have 4ways on and take it easy. Good luck

 

I think you'll be fine to haul the pellets. Since the pellets are only a mile away, I do suggest that you drive the truck for 20 minutes prior to getting the pellets. This will warm all the fluids and metals in the drivetrain. I think rated payload is 1,500lb, so the extra 500lb is not a major risk for one mile at 20mph.

I tend to think of it this way, If I was going to load some firewood or stones or bricks into the bed of the truck, estimating a 1,000 or 1,200 pounds of material. But I had my two fat high school football linemen buddies helping me, each between 275-325lb. Would I say "wait guys, your fat as fk, so we can only load about half the bed with wood to make sure we're not exceeding the payoad. We'll make a second trip for the rest." No way! You'd load the bed up, have your fat buddies jump in and drive down the road. I think the engineers that built these trucks expected us to use them as trucks from time to time.

 

Hmm, maybe I will find a trailer instead. I do not intend on upgrading the suspension anytime soon. Too many house projects.
My dumbass never even thought about a trailer

 

Good choice. Another advantage of the trailer is they are usually easier to load and unload (lower).

 

Ignore all these turd-genners that will trade the truck in after the warranty expires.

Here’s mine with a full yard of granite at likely 120lb/ft^3. I live about 2 miles max from the sand and gravel place and do this maybe 2-3 times a summer when I’m landscaping. Never had a single issue.

 

These aren't your groceries, so there's not reason to make one trip.

Why not multiple trips since it's only a mile away?

 

The place I buy them from will give you a discount with a pallet purchase. Otherwise you have to pay per bag as an employee will not just be able to drop them with a fork lift. I haven’t asked about a couple of trips.
I dread this trip every time knowing I have to carry the bags around to the back of the house a minimum of 25 times and stack them because I’m a little bitch and can max carry two and be sore for two days. I know for sure if I get half the bags at once I’m going to be like “screw it I’ll get the rest when I run out.” You know, because lazy.