Payload SUCKS!!

[NE Raptor]

I was thinking about that. It's really not a bad option

if you are ambitious enough to swap them out it is a good option. they run about $200 or so and it is really the best of both worlds - help when you have the extra weight - 100% raptor mode when you have no need for them. its one bolt per side and you can slide right in and out.

 

[MDJAK]

I think you are all, especially if you live in the east, missing the real question here. Where the hell exactly are these hundreds of miles of logging roads? I’m dying to drive on them. Are they open to anyone? Ty

 

[prudin1911]

I own a camp in the North Maine Woods and travel up there 5-6 times a year. The roads are thousands of miles of dirt logging roads. It’s the type of terrain this truck was built for and the reason I purchased it.

...but I use my truck as a truck. I haul trailers, fill the bed with wood, tools, mulch. I’m quickly realizing that the 1000lb payload is quite an issue. 2 grown men are 450lbs...I’m down to 550lbs. Half a bed of hardwood Is about 1/4 a cord maybe a bit less with the short bed. That’s about 500-600lbs. I’m at max payload with half a bed of wood and 2 guys. I haven’t even packed a cooler!?! The amount of sag in the rear end with half a bed of wood is pretty noticeable. I highly Overlooked the payload rating on this thing. Too busy playing with all the pretty things I guess. This thing is sexy and fast but it is barely a truck. Some minivans have better payloads.

I don't mean to rub salt in the wound but the Raptor was not designed for payload use. Might want to trade it in for a F250 or F350.

 

[RotorHead695]

I own a camp in the North Maine Woods and travel up there 5-6 times a year. The roads are thousands of miles of dirt logging roads. It’s the type of terrain this truck was built for and the reason I purchased it.

...but I use my truck as a truck. I haul trailers, fill the bed with wood, tools, mulch. I’m quickly realizing that the 1000lb payload is quite an issue. 2 grown men are 450lbs...I’m down to 550lbs. Half a bed of hardwood Is about 1/4 a cord maybe a bit less with the short bed. That’s about 500-600lbs. I’m at max payload with half a bed of wood and 2 guys. I haven’t even packed a cooler!?! The amount of sag in the rear end with half a bed of wood is pretty noticeable. I highly Overlooked the payload rating on this thing. Too busy playing with all the pretty things I guess. This thing is sexy and fast but it is barely a truck. Some minivans have better payloads.

I thought about this and opted for a trailer when I need to haul anything big or heavy. Then you have to decide if you need a trail capable trailer.

 

[911 Crazy]

Also a very good move as putting anything in the Raptor bed may cause it to shift while in motion and potentially cause a scratch. Good move.

 

[Diesel71]

This thread is great - gotta love Maniacs As a former Granite stater whose college roommate was from Skowhegan, I can tell you with certainty that Mainiacs are a different lot.

 

[911 Crazy]

This thread is great - gotta love Maniacs As a former Granite stater whose college roommate was from Skowhegan, I can tell you with certainty that Mainiacs are messed up a lot.

FIFY

 

[Mj1anderson]

I don’t tow anything heavy. I have a 4000lb boat but the tongue weight is low. I don’t have a need for a 3/4 ton. I chose the Raptor because I own a camp in The Maine North Woods. The MNW is 1000’s of miles of dirt logging roads where your traveling at speeds of 60+mph for 100+ miles. It kicks the hell out of you in a normal
Truck. The suspension in the Raptor was made to eat those roads up.

@Pokahpolice I have a camp in far northern MN very near the Canadian border.
Same deal man TONS of old gravel logging roads.
It's 30 miles of gravel off the highway to my camp and intersecting roads everywhere
It's an absolute blast bombing down those roads in the Raptor. Amazes me how it eats up all the pots holes and poorly grated or not grated roads.
Ignore the condescending haters man, there are plenty of good dudes on this site that offer solid advice.
Good luck!
Let me know what you end of doing as I'm exploring similar solutions...

 

[911 Crazy]

I've been up on the Golden Road and all around Moosehead a few times. Can't wait to get a Raptor to explore those side roads where I didn't want to take the F350.

 

[Booth9999]

Ok skippy. I already acknowledged that I over estimated the trucks payload. You respond by telling me that I overlooked the payload and come up with some ******* comparison of how I’m not using the vehicle “correctly”. I’m not hauling anything so the payload was never even a thought. A stack of wood isn’t shit for a 1/2 ton truck. I stick by my statement. The payload sucks. Why does it hurt your feelings so much for me to point out the obvious? God forbid someone says something negative about you precious Raptor. The truck is flipping amazing...just wish the payload didn’t suck.

also, educate yourself if you’re going to play spelling police. ‘Portentous’ was the word I intended to use. Here, I’ll use it in a sentence for you. “You’re so portentous that your googling the meaning to try to prove me wrong.”

haha ok I’ll bite; which one did you mean? Maybe you should have googles your own word. Oh yeah and just get the HD deaver’s already; what you need is specifically what they were designed for, increasing your payload.


portentous
adjective

por·ten·tous | \ pȯr-ˈten-təs \
Definition of portentous


1: of, relating to, or constituting a portentsuspense, portentous foreshadowing, hints of sinister and violent mysteries— Francine Prose
2: eliciting amazement or wonder : PRODIGIOUS
3a: being a grave or serious matter portentous decisions
b: self-consciously solemn or important : POMPOUSportentous declamation unsalted by the least trace of humor— W. H. Pritchard
c: ponderously excessive that discipline's overwrought, portentous phrases— R. M. Coles


pretentious
adjective

pre·ten·tious | \ pri-ˈten(t)-shəs \
Definition of pretentious


1: characterized by pretension: such as
a: making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing) the pretentious fraud who assumes a love of culture that is alien to him— Richard Watts
b: expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature pretentious languagepretentious houses
2: making demands on one's skill, ability, or means : AMBITIOUSthe pretentious daring of the Green Mountain Boys in crossing the lake— Amer. Guide Series: Vt.