X2^^^ Welcome aboard North Woodwhore I'd say you already know when you're overloading the truck. Keep the wood inside the bed so that you're not birdwatching on the way home & you'll be fine. Oh.. I forgot something else. GM
My property tax is $7000 its pretty high and when I registered this new truck it was $800. No state tax but they always find a way to get your $$$
I listened to everyone’s advice today, heavy rounds in the front and tailgate up. It definitely feels better compared to loading logs hanging off the back. Smooth roads, no hills and bumpy rods and not alot of braking.
I put my hands on a big red oak and he started running, i said whats wrong bud, he thought i was gonna push it over. I said i cant do that and he replied but your strong like superman Daddy. I nearly had tears.
I pulled a trailer, easily loaded with 1000 pounds of wood rounds in a 2007 Toyota Yaris. 5 speed. 1.5 liter engine. Do more with less is kind of my ethos. If you think its too much, maybe back off a little, but... if it aint broke, try and break it.
If you're going to do alot of heavy hauling, get a trailer, they take abuse much cheaper and the trailer isn't required for that job thingy. plus a decent trailer will haul more than the bed, and your chainsaws get a safe place for the ride.
That would look real coolin the car hoarding thread, but i wouldnt do it. That car is classic. Even Ms. buZZsaw keeps talking about it!
Get a cab guard, they make a huge variety these days. Or if your a fabricator build one. Any pickup that hauls firewood needs one IMHO. Half ton pickups are fine for hauling moderate loads for short distances, as said above try to get it heavier close to the cab. To much on the azz end is what will get a half ton in trouble.
