2013+ f350 drw vs f450 for 18k towing
hi guys, new to the forum, but been lurking for quite some time getting some great answers. heres my situation. im in the market for a raptor 365lev(Dry Weigh-14,383 lbs Cargo Weigh-3,650 lbs) o...
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sean425 wrote:
i see your thunderbolt is very similar in weight to what im looking at.
I know you said you were way under everything else besides the gcwr, but at 18k trailer are you over the towing cap too? I thought the max was 16,500 for our trucks according to ford. do you sag?
ideally id love to keep my current srw
thanks!
The trailer max weight is a component of GCWR so technically they are the same thing. Everyone is different on weights. Some guys want nothing but a DRW for anything bigger than a pop up. I choose to ignore those ratings and stay under on axle, tire, and GVWR of the truck. I feel safe doing this. Other's don't. My last rig was 40 feet and 16k loaded. This one is 44 feet and over 17k with the garage empty. I've towed it with the tanks full and 1400 in the garage too. Last one over 10k miles. This one, 2000 or so already. It's a very comfortable towing experience. If I was you, I'd at least try it with your truck. You can always upgrade the truck later if you aren't comfortable with the combo...
