Why doesn't the math work?
I have received a lot of education from this forum, but I am back with another question. I have learned that my TV payload is 10,000 lbs. and that the GCWR is 23,500 lbs. The TV with passengers and ...
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JIMNLIN wrote:op wrote:
Why do manufacturers sell units as 1/2 ton towable when I can't get the math to work for our F-250 diesel?
Its because you fell victim to doing the wrong math.
Truck out here don't carry weight determined by its GVWR but rather by its axle/tire load ratings.
Ford gives the F250 a 6100 RAWR so use it as the rest of the trucking world.
Example is many new gen F250 may have a rear axle weight in the 2900-3000 lb range which leaves 3100-3200 lbs for a payload. The trucks front axle carries little to non of the trailers hitch weight.
Your trucks actual numbers depends on actual scaled axle weights.
Now if your F250 has the optional heavy service package then it has the same suspension as the F350 srw. Your F250 is the same as the F350 SRW with exception of the rear spring pack and the 18"/20" tires and wheels. Your F250 may come with the 18"/20" tires so your ahead at that level.
Ok, let me see if I understand. According to Ford our truck has a max FW loaded weight of 15,100 lbs. Max rear GAWR of 6,290 lbs. and max payload of 3,ooo lbs. This means that we can safely tow a 5er that has no more than 2500 lbs. on the pin as long as the total weight of TV and RV doesn't exceed 23,500 lbs.,or the weight of the FW doesn't exceed 15,100 lbs.?
All help is greatly appreciated!
