2012 f250 Diesel Engine Fifthwheel towing
Everyone. I am glad to be a part of this formum. I have seen some really good questions get answered and I firmly believe this discussion. I wanted to ask a couple of questions concerning fifthwhe...
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Peg Leg wrote:
You say 6100 on the rear. This means you've got E rated tires at 3042 lbs at 80 psi. This is your weak spot. You might be able to find some 3400 lb capacity tires to help out. This would not change your rear axle rating or your GVWR, you would have to get a DOT inspection and recertify the truck for that. But your not a commercial vehicle either.
The rear is also sprung for 6100 lbs so you may be looking at some more upgrades.
that is not how it IS sprung, just how its documented. for taxing and licensing purposes the manufacturers need to have a vehicle 10,000 gvwr or less. that is the 250 or 2500 or whatever dodge calls it.
the technical part doesn't have to matter. its the door sticker that counts.
the axles, brakes and tires are identical between the 2011-2014 Ford F250 and 350 SRW trucks. the springs are different 250 to 350.
but the towing capacity is the same (23500 gcvwr) regardless of rear gear 3.55 or 3.31, and the trailer max is the same.
the part numbers are identical.
but in the end, you still have to figure out what is best for you.
a blown tire, carrying technically too much could lead someone's lawyer to make your life hell.. not to mention the possible injury to your passengers or yourself.
