walthallm wrote:
Just bought a 2014 250 super duty diesel. I know what all the charts say about towing capacities but I want to know what pin weight and total weight would make for a comfortable tow. Towing in the mountains of Missouri and Tennessee.
I'm comfortable towing max tow ratings and carrying max axle/tire loads with every truck I've ever owned for my hauling business or my private use trucks. Some RV folks are not. Your call there.
The F250 has the same frame/brakes/engine/tranny/front and rear axle as the F350 SRW so it will pull the same weight. The SRW has higher rated rear spring pack/wheels and tires for more load carrying capacity.
The F250 has 6100 RAWR which many owners say weighs in the 2800-3000 lb range. This leaves around 3100-3300 lb for a max payload.
Or as some RV folks they use the trucks GVWR to figure loads on the trucks rear axle/tires.
How much payload your truck actually has is determined by actual separate front and rear axle weights from a certified scale. Get the weights and you do the math for your truck.
