F350 payload dispute
New F350 SRW that I'm considering says 3326 lbs on the payload sticker with a 11500 GVWR. I asked for this info before the dealer had it brought in from another dealer. Salesperson and fleet manager s...
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blt2ski wrote:
Tom,
.....snip....... One can also do a search for the federal bridge laws, find out what those rules state, how they can be followed etc.
Marty
One can also question why a moderator would seem to indicate that it is okay to put 10,000 pounds on the back axle of a 2500 series pickup without specifying all the upgrades involved. Remember, we get new members daily who do not know about 19.5 tires etc. etc. There are some that will read your posts and decide they just need a little more air in their tires to haul a 5,000 pound truck camper with their old 2500. Huntingdog made a good point when he pointed out that the insurance companies will deal with those who think weight ratings are just a super conservative estimate that are meant to be exceeded by a huge percentage.
I know that I, and almost all other RVer's, will be in compliance with Federal Bridge Laws.
