Hikerdogs wrote:
Take a look at the Ford F53 chassis spec sheet.
http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/brochures/2014/Class_A_brochure-2014_LoRes.pdf
You'll find the 24,000 lb. chassis has a towing capacity of 6,000 lbs. While the 26,000 lb. chassis only has a towing capacity of 4,000 lbs. Essentially they both have the same GCWR (gross combined weight rating). The smaller chassis carries 2,000 lbs. less on the frame, but can tow 2,000 lbs. more than the 26,000 lb. chassis.
Yup. Basically 30,000 is a power train limit. However, the 2016 chassis will be getting the updated transmission used in the F650, which is rated for 33,000 combined, so maybe the new F53 will get a tow rating bump.
