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rhagfo
Explorer III
Jan 20, 2019

Towing heavy with 3/4 Ton... How Many Know......

I am just wondering as one who towed for years with a Ram 2500 towing over GVWR. How many of the others that do the same keep a close eye on their other weights? While I was well over the GVWR of our...
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twodownzero
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Jan 20, 2019
2edgesword wrote:
2012 F-250 regular cab 2WD with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. My trailer max is 8,800 lbs, truck all loaded is about 6,500 lbs so I’m way clear of the GVWR. Rear axle rating is 6,200 lbs so I can’t envision a scenario where I’d exceed either of those ratings.


That's a great payload for a 3/4 ton truck! I guess going without 4wd and the back seat really pays off.

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