AF990 on F350 CC SRW
OK, so I've spent gobs of time reading about weights and trucks and what to do and what not to do. I've noticed many DRW owners have 9 foot campers and many have 11-12 footers, I've witnessed a Dodge...
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Atypically optioned AF990 will be 4000-4500 lbs once loaded with gear and water. You will be at the upper limits of tires and rims on a SRW unless you upgrade to 19.5" commercial wheels. The actual limit of the axle is 9750 lbs, but the suspension, rims and tires have a lower rating.
I was comfortable with 8000 lbs on my F250 rear axle with 4500 lb rated rims, 4800 lb rated tires and suspension aids to limit sway and sag. Some will not be comfortable going past the manufacturer warranty sticker and others will load up more than I did. I think the AF990 can be used on a SRW truck, but you will not have reserve capacity to tow anything with tongue weight due to your heavy payload and you will be over sticker ratings (but not actual).
I was comfortable with 8000 lbs on my F250 rear axle with 4500 lb rated rims, 4800 lb rated tires and suspension aids to limit sway and sag. Some will not be comfortable going past the manufacturer warranty sticker and others will load up more than I did. I think the AF990 can be used on a SRW truck, but you will not have reserve capacity to tow anything with tongue weight due to your heavy payload and you will be over sticker ratings (but not actual).
