Why doesn't the math work?

nohurry wrote:

DavinD wrote:

MFL wrote:
Your truck is class 2 limited. This includes the 10,000 lb GVWR, even though it may have the same setup as the class 3 F350.

Your payload is figured from the weight it left the factory, subtracted from the class limit of 10K. In reality your truck has more capability than the numbers show.

Many just go by RAWR, when a FW is involved, as most all of the pin is carried by the rear axle.

Jerry

From Ford, for example, you can order a F350 with a 10,000 pound limit. Same truck, just a different sticker. This is to avoid higher taxes in some states.

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Abby, the reason your truck is "legally" 10,000 GVWR is because some states charge a fee for trucks over that weight. It's an option Ford gives us to avoid paying a tax. Your truck is more than capable of towing a fifth wheel. I would maybe install air bags to level it, as you don't have the overload spring the 350 does. Other than that it's the same truck as mine!!! You're not gambling at all. I guess you can tell I'm not the weight police, but look....All you out there towing fifth wheels with a 3/4 ton truck raise your hands.........See that! There are TONS (No pun intended), of folks happily doing it, and safely too. Your call of course, but believe me you'll be just fine not exceeding the tire, and overall combined ratings.