2020 Ford F600
Ford is introducing a smaller Class 6 chassis cab truck next year called the F600. It will share many of the components of the larger F650 but be the same dimension as the F550. This 22K lb GVWR vehic...
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burningman wrote:
I’m betting a lot of people get into trouble with that.
Load that up and hitch a trailer behind and you’re over 26,000 real quick!
Around here the DOT has been cracking down on all the 350/450/550 trucks with trailers driven by people without a CDL.
But it’s a way to one-up the guys using an F550 for a camper.
Actually, under DOT rules, 20K is the break point but RV's are exempt.
I run DOT numbers on my F350 because the truck is used for commercial (farm) use pulling a gooseneck.
That also means CDL which I have and a logbook which I also do when I'm using the truck for farm use.
The motor carrier enforcement officers around here (Michigan) also are bagging pickup trucks right and left for non-compliance and first time fine is $150 bucks. Second offense is 150 bucks plus they shut you down.
DOT numbers are free and available online through their website... https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov
There are specific regs that pertain to number height and placement. I bought my vinyl stick on numbers online, I think 2 sets were 3 bucks.
I put them on both my rear doors (have 4 door truck), just below my farm name.
The problem arises because, unless the camper is on the truck 100% of the time, the truck can be used for other purposes which may or may not be a commercial purpose. RV's are exempt because the RV is permanently attached to the chassis.
Mine is not and I have a commercial use so I run DOT numbers. That also means you are subject to all DOT roadside inspections and you must go through all weigh stations. Compliance is easy-peasy so why chance it. I sure as hell don't want to be fined, nor do I want to be taken out of service when I'm running farm stuff.
You also need a current, valid, DOT medical card. Have that too.
