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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DavinD wrote:taken wrote:
Davin, you're truck likely weighs about 85-8700# loaded with a full tank and hitch in. My truck is an extended cab and was right at 8500 with family in, hitch in, and tank full. Your crew will weigh a touch more. So, with your 11.5k GVWR you have 2800-3000 of pin weight capacity. You really can't go by the old 20% ratio as you will likely not be towing at the trailer's GVWR and loading as well as axle placement changes things a lot from RV to RV. If you look at mine, you'd never think it could be so light on the pin but I have the CAT scale tag to prove it. So, you are on the right page with weighing a potential rig. If there is no CAT scale nearby, you could always buy a Sherline scale and check right on the dealer's lot...
I also have a pretty "full" family. Probably 550+ pounds of people.
So, another 150# off the top.
