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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Mickeyfan0805 wrote:
That's really interesting. So, what drives the GVWR? I understand that registration grades play a role in some of the HD trucks, but what is the justification for the typical 1/2 ton?
My F150 Max Tow has a front rating of 3,450, a rear rating of 3,800 and a gross rating of 7,000. If the axles, combined, can both carry and stop 7,250, and the engine can pull more than twice that, why is the GVWR 250 pounds below the combined axle ratings? I'm not sure I see where that weak link is.
I think in case of F150 they lower GVWR by only 250 lb due to reality that nobody is going to check axle weight when loading, so uneven load is expected.
In case of duallies the difference can be well over 5000 lb, what as you noticed - is mostly taxable issue.
But also would you rate dually to 15k lb, that would put it in smog exempt in CA and require engine replacement every few years.
Would you buy such truck used?
Small sticker play -plays huge role in resale value, not to mention road taxes every year.
