Several new to RVing questions
We plan on buying a RV soon and are struggling with choices. We have a 2014 F-250 6.7 diesel so we can handle most RVs, but would like suggestions for either a bumper pull or 5th wheel. The truck bed ...
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JEB17245 wrote:
First, thanks for all the good advice. I checked the sticker on the truck and the GVWR is 10,000 lbs, rear GAWR is 6100 lbs. A vin website has max towing at 12,200 lbs, payload at 3150 lbs. We've been looking at the ultra-light trailers to keep the tow weight down. We bought it used so I don't have the new car sticker, but it has a factory rear 2 1/2" hitch. I believe that's either class 4 or 5.
John
GVW is limited for legal/class purposes and has little to do with the truck's capability.
6100 RAWR is pretty much 10k minus actual front axle weight. Axle is good for 10klbs, springs will need help over 3klbs payload, but you have leaf springs so the options there are economical and plentiful and basically tire/wheel rating is your real limiting factor, putting the rear around 7000-7200lbs. That can be fixed too.
Also doubt the tow rating is that low. Even with highway gears that truck will comfortably pull more of set up right.
You said website ratings, you probably got the wrong model. Your "rated payload" likely isn't that high unless it's a reg cab diesel, and towing is higher.
There are many inequities in truck ratings although if you stay within all your posted ratings, you will be conservatively well equipped.
No need to limit to ultra lights unless that's what you want to buy.
