Truck GVWR vs camper
Alright got a question on if the camper im looking at will be safe to tow. Here's the specs 2008 XL F250 Supercrew 4x4 shortbox Diesel 6.4 158 WB with Camper package 10k GVWR, Front axle GAWR 6000 Rea...
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Bedlam wrote:ironhorsejs wrote:
As I talk to ford and try to understand it. The XL model I have is made for bed off applications.. Meaning they take the bed off after its sold to put on say an ambulance package or a gearbox flatbed. In order for the frame to support Mods done to the XL model they put in a 1 ton leaf spring set. My leafspring setup is 6 one being the overload.
Your truck is similar to mine except for the newer diesel engine.
9750lb 35-spline 10.5 Sterling rear axle
7350lb 35-spline Dana 60 front axle
If you have the camper package, you have same or better suspension than a SRW F350 with a shorter axle block. The 250's come stock with 17" wheels which cripples their capacity. If you found a set of take-off 18" wheels, you would have a 7000+ lb rear axle rating. If you want more that, you need to go with 19.5" wheels like I did.
I have the camper package. So I guess the real problem here is Bigger higher rated tires/rims. And maybe have to get air bags installed. It sounds like the axles and such will handle the load? least that's what im hearing from you guys and Ford thoughts?. I plan to take this rig everywhere and put lots of miles on it I just want do the right thing the first time. I don't want to be on the road and hurt someone else or myself for my lack of insite on the matter.
