GCWR vs GVWR question
I know the weight topic has been beat to death on this forum, but I may have just come to a realization and after searching, I can't find the answer to my question. The weight capacities of my TV and...
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drillagent wrote:spud1957 wrote:
Page 247 on the 2011 Super Duty User Manual. It specifically states brakes are designed for GVWR not GCWR.
"GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo and
passengers – that the vehicle can handle without risking damage. Important: The towing vehicle’s braking system is rated for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the GCW of the towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of the towing vehicle. The GCW must never exceed the GCWR."
So, based on the above facts, what is the difference between the brakes on a F250 and the brakes on a F350? Are the F350 brakes bigger? I've searched online and I can't find any difference. If they have the same brakes, how can the F350 carry more?
F350 has an overload spring, a 4" rear block as opposed to a 2" on the 250 and a larger GVWR when you select 18" tires. That's it. All other components are identical, EVEN THE AXLES!!!!
If you have an F250 with the camper package, you get the same overload springs along with a rear sway bar.
