Biggest truck camper not for f450 550
I've noticed people saying that an f450/550 is needed for the heaviest truck campers?? You guys realize that the f-350 dually has a higher payload right?
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Personally, I like to be able to stop.
I offer this simple statement, as a lead in to the obviously, not so obvious. All this diatribe about 100 pounds over or under weight, fails to address the other important factors in driving. Stopping being one of them.
We've got trucks that are legal at 80,000, 105,500, etc. Even when at full legal weight, they're not anywhere near the actual max load they can carry. Axle's aren't maxed out, tires aren't, brakes aren't. Yet, this RV worlds pushes the limits, trying to squeeze out enough to get one more six pack loaded. Weight police I'm not...I find that just as ridiculous. But not taking into consideration all the differences between vehicles when comparing is a bit to simplistic I think.
The 450 pu is built heavier, including those all important brakes. Step up to a chassis model and the differences are stark.
I've had 350 p/u's, have a Chev 3500 dually; the brakes are adequate for their average loads. Running around maxed out though, they don't stop as I would like.
Keyboard jockey's can argue all day long. Makes good reading sometimes. But some of us have owned and driven these rigs, and can base their statements on reality.
Momma always said, just 'cause you can doesn't mean it's a good idea. Carry on...
I offer this simple statement, as a lead in to the obviously, not so obvious. All this diatribe about 100 pounds over or under weight, fails to address the other important factors in driving. Stopping being one of them.
We've got trucks that are legal at 80,000, 105,500, etc. Even when at full legal weight, they're not anywhere near the actual max load they can carry. Axle's aren't maxed out, tires aren't, brakes aren't. Yet, this RV worlds pushes the limits, trying to squeeze out enough to get one more six pack loaded. Weight police I'm not...I find that just as ridiculous. But not taking into consideration all the differences between vehicles when comparing is a bit to simplistic I think.
The 450 pu is built heavier, including those all important brakes. Step up to a chassis model and the differences are stark.
I've had 350 p/u's, have a Chev 3500 dually; the brakes are adequate for their average loads. Running around maxed out though, they don't stop as I would like.
Keyboard jockey's can argue all day long. Makes good reading sometimes. But some of us have owned and driven these rigs, and can base their statements on reality.
Momma always said, just 'cause you can doesn't mean it's a good idea. Carry on...
