Hauling a heavy camper and towing
We are working on leaving the 5th wheel business and entering the truck camper side. We have hit the lower 48 and parts of Canada. We are looking to spend the next 10 years, more in the boonies, plu...
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That's all well and good, but if he wanted to build a truck, he would build a truck. I can only conclude that he wants to work from a stock truck.
There's no doubt that the F350 or F450 can handle the weight no problem. Might need airbags or something to level it out a bit. Axle ratings will take it.
You will, however, exceed 14,000lbs putting you in DOT Class 4. In states that sell truck registrations based on weight, unless you LIE, you will have to opt for the more expensive weight class.
Weight-based registration is based on how much wear and tear you are putting on the road. Heavier trucks cause more wear and tear on the roads, hence people who drive them should pay more to help maintain the roads.
There's no doubt that the F350 or F450 can handle the weight no problem. Might need airbags or something to level it out a bit. Axle ratings will take it.
You will, however, exceed 14,000lbs putting you in DOT Class 4. In states that sell truck registrations based on weight, unless you LIE, you will have to opt for the more expensive weight class.
Weight-based registration is based on how much wear and tear you are putting on the road. Heavier trucks cause more wear and tear on the roads, hence people who drive them should pay more to help maintain the roads.
