Huge discrepancies
We have been looking at F-150s. Each time we find one that looks like a likely candidate, we call the dealership and ask about it, including the payload capacity. Four out of four people have given ...
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spoon059 wrote:
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Interesting...article wrote:
The vehicle must be capable of stopping within 35-80 feet or less (as per number of rear wheels and GVWR above) from 20 miles per hour without the use of trailer brakes while remaining within a standard 11.5-foot wide lane
You only have 35 feet if you are 13K or lower with single wheel. You have MORE DISTANCE to stop if you have a dually. You have WAY MORE DISTANCE if you have a dually over 13K GVWR.
So lighter trucks carrying their max weight have to stop in shorter distances than dual axle trucks at their max weight...
That's how I read it too.
:h
