IdaD wrote:
Fence82246 wrote:
One of the confusing things is that the GVWR is 10,000 lbs. With the Tire and Load rating sticker...I deduce that the GWR is 10,000 - 2,166 = 7,834... but my combined axle rating is RGAWR 6,340 + FGAWR 5,200 = 11,540. By this logic...shouldn't my actual cargo capacity be 11,540 CGAWR - 7,834 GVW = 3,706??
An F250 is a class 2 truck which by definition is limited to 10,000 lbs max GVWR. There are reasons for this that aren't important here beyond knowing they aren't related to the capability of the tow vehicle. Stick within your max axle ratings and you'll be fine. It looks like the Jayco you say is your top choice has a GVWR of 12,700 lbs. I think it's really unlikely it would push you out of your truck's max RAWR, but the only way to know for sure is a scale.
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from what i have read about and experienced in real life towing with an f150 and now an f250, this is alway good advice and best to not try to over analyze it to death. if you are constantly overanalizing, you will kill part of the fun of camping.
stay within all axle max ratings and go camping.
after you do buy a camper, load up for camping and take it to the scales to see where you are at so you can know how to pack and where to store things to move weight around for best towing.
