Adding weight capacity to a TV
As discussed in a prior thread, our TV (Ford F150) is near the edge or a bit over it in terms of payload due to the tongue weight of our TT. There are no power issues and the towing is fine. Is the...
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Remember that your Braking Capacity on the tv is designed to carry your GVWR. That's really where the problem lies IMHO.
Will 25-100 lbs over kill your truck? Probably not, 500 is 1/4 of a ton extra load.
My best advice if it's a serious concern is to change vehicles. The half ton does fine loaded to rhe max. No problem. It was designed to operate at those capacities.
IMHO if you add springs etc to the truck and you exceed the Axle weights you should seriously look into upgrading the brakes too. Get some braded flex lines, cross drilled roaters, and some ceramic brake pads. That will help some.
Thanks
Jeremiah
Will 25-100 lbs over kill your truck? Probably not, 500 is 1/4 of a ton extra load.
My best advice if it's a serious concern is to change vehicles. The half ton does fine loaded to rhe max. No problem. It was designed to operate at those capacities.
IMHO if you add springs etc to the truck and you exceed the Axle weights you should seriously look into upgrading the brakes too. Get some braded flex lines, cross drilled roaters, and some ceramic brake pads. That will help some.
Thanks
Jeremiah
