TC weight and truck capacity

snoboy wrote:

SkiMore wrote:
I'm trying to learn about TCs and what you type of truck you need to carry one.

I was just reading a thread from someone that had an F-350 DRW and an AF1150 TC.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27226411.cfm

The person said the had a F-350 DRW. I don't know year or exact version. When I read the ford specs it looks like the 2014 F-350 DRW has a payload capacity of 6000-7000lbs.Ford Specs Why isn't that more than enough truck for a 3250#(dry) TC?

Can you explain how you deduced that payload ?

Based on your reply I assume I read the chart on the Ford page wrong. I think it says the max payload for a 2014 F-350 regular cab DRW 4x4 is between 6240 and 7090 pounds depending on configuration


How do I find the max TC weight on the Ford site that I linked to for that truck?

I understand that dry weight is empty weight and does not include your stuff and that the stuff can weigh a lot. I also know that the TC you get winds up weighing more than the number on the website. I also know that the door panel is the best to get the numbers for your truck.

I know that weighing the actual truck with the actual camper loaded the way you will be using it is the best way to know what it weighs, but this is very hard if you don't own the truck or camper.

I hope that it's possible to look at the numbers on the TC website add a guesstimate of "weight of stuff" and then compare it to the truck website to get an idea of what combination should be possible.