timmac wrote:
lbligh wrote:
Everything you have said about your modifications is simply your opinion and not that of any factory ratings. What is your chassis stated PSI steel rating on the frame rails? My guess is you have no idea.
Safe travels.
36000 psi rated frame, as to your link Ford says its good up to 22000 GVWR and mine is only 20500 GVWR, so I still have a extra 1500lbs safety margin.
And the towing capacity is set by Fleetwood not Ford because Ford has no idea the weight of the RV box going on chassis, like I said on another post my setup is about 2000lbs lighter than other 35-36 foot models with the same frame.
I am maxed but no way am I over weight..
You need to look again. Those are 2014 specifications. I don't believe your coach is a 2014? The specifications change all the time. I believe that you stated that you had 19.5 tires? That in itself limits capacity. You will note that on the 22,000 GVWR rated chassis for 2014, the standard tire size is a 22.5" tire. ALL of the pieces come together to develop a specification. Also, please look at the specifications at the link again, and you will see that your statement of "and the towing capacity is set by Fleetwood not Ford because Ford has no idea the weight of the RV box..." is completely incorrect. Also, where is the specification stated for maximum combined capacity off your Federal label?
Just trying to educate you on how ratings are set and NOTHING you do can increase GVWR. Sorry... those are just the facts.
Safe travels.
