Truck Camper Weight...I know, I know
On our last camping trip, I weighed my new since this January, 2019 Ram 3500 CTD DRW 4WD with a 2020 Host Cascade on it's back. Had an average load of gear and supplies. Full fuel, 75% full propane, e...
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GVWR is taxable number given by lawyers.
But Axle rating is number given by engineers and that is what I am worry about.
It is common that heavy axles are used on several levels of truck categories, but just becouse the same model of axle is rated 15k lb in F450 and 10k in F250 doesn't have to mean you can put 15k on F250 bed.
You don't know if the axle derating is just legal issue, or smaller bearings and smaller shafts.
Most likely it will be different gears anyway
But Axle rating is number given by engineers and that is what I am worry about.
It is common that heavy axles are used on several levels of truck categories, but just becouse the same model of axle is rated 15k lb in F450 and 10k in F250 doesn't have to mean you can put 15k on F250 bed.
You don't know if the axle derating is just legal issue, or smaller bearings and smaller shafts.
Most likely it will be different gears anyway
