F250 payload capacity and hitch weight
Hi all, New to the forum, and RVing. I have a F250 with 1865 lbs of payload capacity. By my back of the envelope calculations, most 5th wheel trailers, even the ones advertised as HT towable, will ...
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john&bet wrote:
If you look at the two axle gaw's and add them together you will see that they add up to more than your trucks GVW. Your tire load ratings added together will add up to more than your trucks GVW. So I guess you need to decide which way you want to roll. My next question for truck makers is why are you putting the same engine in a 3/4T as you do in a 4550/5500 with X times more capability? Just does not make sence to me. JMHO.
The difference between the 250/2500 and the 350/3500 in most cases is driven by Class 2 and Class 3 truck weight ratings and licensing. RAM has changed the rear suspension to coil springs or less capacity air bags on 2500's to further separate the two, however GM's and Ford's remain a leaf or spaced block apart.
Dealer lots are full of 250/2500's because they believe that is what the majority wants and are not educated enough to know to buy a 350/3500. Chris
