can't get the gvwr math to work
I want to buy a Bigfoot 25C9.4SB and a short bed srw crew cab diesel to match. Everything I read says "gvwr gvwr gvwr - never violate your trucks gvwr!". ok. So, Bigfoot says their camper is 3K ...
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valhalla360 wrote:
Double check the language. Usually they assume a single 150lb driver and no one else. There was a push a few years back to adopt an SAE standard that assumed two 150lb people but I don't think anyone adopted it for their advertising (reduces the ratings they can show in ads). Maybe Ford did change the way they calculate it...I've even come across adds that in the fine print leave the driver out, so it's the weight sitting empty with no passengers.
Confirming this is the language used by Ford on page 12 in their 2018 document (also mentioned by eightOsix below).
valhalla360 wrote:
Are you accounting for misc gear added to the truck...bed liner, steps, trim, hitch, etc... Unless you get a stripped down work truck expect at least a couple hundred pounds added.
Ah, yes, very good point. Hadn't thought about that. I also didn't account for the diesel (34 gallons). So, a diesel srw is probably out for the camper I want.
valhalla360 wrote:
If it's the dealer telling you this, make them put it in writing in clear simple language that you load this camper and put 1000lb of gear in it, you can get in and drive off with a full tank of fuel and not be over GVWR. Then load up and take it down to a scale. If you are over GVWR, take it back and get your full refund.
Hadn't considered this either - good advice.
