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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lawrosa wrote:go look up the axle that ford uses in the truck then go look up the MFG Rating of said axle (Sterling) and post back what you find
Its a visteon rear not a sterling...
As I said rated at 6200 lbs.. Page 72
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/2008/vs_pdf/f250-450_08bb.pdf
Visteon is the exclusive manufacturer of the Sterling axles for Ford. The name comes from the location of manufacturing plant in Sterling Heights, MI.
http://www.drivetrainshop.com/Ford_10_25_10_5_s/97.htm
Ford's axle limit is based on the weakest component which are the wheels (tires and rims) - This is why the same axle has different maximum rating on the F250 verses F350. The axle is designed for 9750 lbs if sufficient suspension and wheels are used.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling_10.5_axle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_axle_weight_rating
