F250 Weight Question
Ok, so made a post that hit about 7 pages pretty quick on going between motorhome and 5th wheel. After much back and forth, more back and forth, we thought that the 5th wheel might be the way to go. ...
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op wrote:
So am I supposed to buy an F350 to pull a 10k fiver? Or does everyone just run them overloaded on the gross but not on axle?
No you don't need to buy a F350 truck.
Keep in mind the payload placard has only been around a few years and most trucks were built before the sticker and don't have one.
I would guess 99 percent of the LDTs out here on the road working (private and commercial) for a living use the trucks GAWRs for figuring how much load the truck can safely carry. In the case of a pickup pulling a trailer the trucks RAWR/tire capacities will carry the load so don't exceed those numbers.
You need to weigh your particular trucks front and rear axles separately. Many 250/2500 Ford/Dodge/GM trucks unladin rear axle may weigh in the 2800-3000 lb range which leaves approx 3000-3200 lbs for a payload. If you go over your RAWR you will need higher rated wheels/tires and rear spring help.
Check out the "2500 vs 3500 whats the major differences" thread by Imarcum in the tow vehicle forum. The F250/F350 SRW is being discussed in depth.
