xtal_01 wrote:
Weight is critical .... with 10,000 lbs towing, I am hoping not to exceed this.
I would think that is probably the limit of most trucks short of going to a diesel ??
Mike
No, many newer gas engine trucks can easily exceed 10K lbs towing provided they are optioned correctly.
For example, our 2013 F250 super cab short bed 4x2 with 6.2 gas engine has 3451 lbs of available cargo weight..
The thing to look out for is a HIGHLY optioned vehicle with the top trim level AND Diesel will most likely have a LOWER tow rating because of the weight of all the options plus the weight of a Diesel is far heavier than a gas engine.
I custom order my trucks, this way I get it configured for max payload without all of the expensive gingerbread.. Costs far less also, just bought a 2020 F250 XLT Supercab shortbed 4x2 with 6.2, out the door cost was $43K.. If I bought off dealer inventory I would be hard pressed to escape UNDER $60K and far less cargo capacity (many on the lot trucks had MSRPs starting at $70K upwards to $80K).
Vans are sort of a special creature and they do suffer on payload even though they may be "classed" as 3/4 or 1 ton. Best to check with your van outfitter to see what the REAL available cargo weight will be after the mods before you commit to a 10K trailer..
On edit.. FYI, just checked my 2020, available cargo weight is 3800 lbs! If I remember correctly they are rating the 6.2 F250 around 15K lbs towing..
