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MFL
Feb 27, 2014Nomad II
Dave, the long and short of it is, that a 10,000# loaded wt FW, will have a hitch weight around 2,000#s. When you add the hitch 200#=2,200, plus gear, family, anything in the truck, you will be well past sticker payload of 2,084#s.
No one should say, don't worry about it! Many people disregard this safety number, and some are not even aware of it. You will have to make your own decision. Many just choose to follow the RAWR, when towing a FW.
The good news, with much of your used up GVWR being the heavy diesel engine, it will be on the front axle. You should weigh the truck ready to camp, to determine how much is left on the rear axle. No one should be towing over the axle ratings!
Jerry
No one should say, don't worry about it! Many people disregard this safety number, and some are not even aware of it. You will have to make your own decision. Many just choose to follow the RAWR, when towing a FW.
The good news, with much of your used up GVWR being the heavy diesel engine, it will be on the front axle. You should weigh the truck ready to camp, to determine how much is left on the rear axle. No one should be towing over the axle ratings!
Jerry
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