F-150 Crew Max Tow vs. Hideout 30ft TT
Ok, my current truck is a 2013 F-150 4x4 Crew Cab Max Tow. GVWR on the truck says 7650 lbs overall. Best I could deduce from the lovely Ford Towing Guide is that overall towing capacity would be 11,20...
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rhagfo wrote:Hybridhunter wrote:ah64id wrote:
Yes I am relying on other peoples data, its the data directly from the manufacturer. If that is assumed, well then******I guess nothing is real and everything is assumed.
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Very ironic after all your rationalizing and number bending to say that.
The axle weight ratings on most "1/2 tons" are the rating of the spring pack, not the axle itself. Strange you know everything, but were unaware of that facts. And the HD F150 uses a thicker gauge frame, I notice you assumed otherwise....
And a big whoop-de-doo on full vs semi-float axles. You need to get over yourself, and start by not posting your crazy one-dimensional opinions as fact. Not everyone buys their truck to compensate. And just because you are all religious over your vehicle philosophy does not make it correct.
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Ratings are based on the tire capacity. I know my 2500 with 10,000# axle derated to 6,084# which is the capacity of the standard 245/75-16E's, but mine has the Camper package which included 265/75-16E's which are rated at 3,415# compared to 3,042 for the standard tires. That said VIN sticker still list 245's for my truck, being an 01 I don't think it was a requirement to change the VIN sticker for the addition of the Camper Package, as it also included the 3500 Spring pack.
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You again, got it wrong. More assumptions. Good grief, axle rating based on tire capacity......
Load bearing capacity of the "assembly" (axle, tires, springs) is given as GAWR. It is generally ruled by whatever is the lowest of the 3. You had stated that heavier duty trucks by percentage have more implied durability and capacity based on some perceived headroom in the rating, but you don't understand the ratings. If "1/2 ton" trucks all had rock hard spring packs, and a fixed GVWR, many would have the same headroom. The axle assemblies on the F150 for example are listed with a GAWR of less than 75% of axle capacity on the majority of models sold.
The engineered weight capacity is seldom, of ever listed on any light vehicle placard. Instead of arguing and assuming, do some research.
