GVWR Exceded, Mechanical Issue?
AF 996 on 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab Edit by hanapaa13 Not Published Recently purchased a 2014 AF 996 at the recommendation of the AF Dealer. Was told by the dealer I would have no problems haul...
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hanapaa13:
You'll probably not get the information that you need from this location.
The simple answer is to change campers or trucks.
The more complex answer is to learn which axles are used on your truck.
The reason for knowing which axles is that the same axle is used on many trucks, including Ford, GM & Dodge.
The typical one ton truck has the Dana 80 axle rated at 14,000 pounds.
Ford, GM, Dodge rate the rear axle at significantly less due to the tire support capacity.
That same axle can be rated at varying capacities and will depend on the tire capacity.
The post sticker showing the RAWR, FAWR & GVWR reflects the weakest link in the carrying capacity.
Brakes: not to be overlooked. Is your truck equipped with the same braking system used on the dually model for that truck?
Many of these questions can be answered by the parts department guy at the dealership. If you can find a knowledgeable and cooperative parts guy when they're not to busy you could learn a lot.
As they say, the devil is in the details. "Axle spline count" and similar component issues may be more than you want to know and will affect an axle rating.
Its your decision path. Please check back here to let us know the outcome.
You'll probably not get the information that you need from this location.
The simple answer is to change campers or trucks.
The more complex answer is to learn which axles are used on your truck.
The reason for knowing which axles is that the same axle is used on many trucks, including Ford, GM & Dodge.
The typical one ton truck has the Dana 80 axle rated at 14,000 pounds.
Ford, GM, Dodge rate the rear axle at significantly less due to the tire support capacity.
That same axle can be rated at varying capacities and will depend on the tire capacity.
The post sticker showing the RAWR, FAWR & GVWR reflects the weakest link in the carrying capacity.
Brakes: not to be overlooked. Is your truck equipped with the same braking system used on the dually model for that truck?
Many of these questions can be answered by the parts department guy at the dealership. If you can find a knowledgeable and cooperative parts guy when they're not to busy you could learn a lot.
As they say, the devil is in the details. "Axle spline count" and similar component issues may be more than you want to know and will affect an axle rating.
Its your decision path. Please check back here to let us know the outcome.
