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bpounds
Jun 05, 2013Nomad
drillagent wrote:
For those questioning my math. Please double check and let me know if I'm wrong
2012 F250 diesel SRW Crew Cab (based on weight ratings published by Ford)
Max towing 15,200
GCWR 23,500
GVWR 10,000
RAWR 6,000
Truck weight 7000 (based on scales with no passengers and full fuel)
2013 Montana Mountaineer 375FLF (based on door sticker)
Dry Weight 11,880
Dry Hitch weight 2120
Max cargo 3680
Max Weight 15,560
Max Pin Weight 2800 (based on 18% pin/RV weight rating from Keystone Website)
So, using the above weight ratings we come up with this.
Assuming 3,000 pounds of cargo based on what the average person loads in RV (found on this website)
RV weight 14,880 (320 pounds below max truck tow rating)
GCWR with 500 pounds for passengers and dogs 22,380 (1120 below max)
GVWR with 500 pounds for passengers and dogs 10,178 (178 above max)
RAWR 2678 pin weight (3322 below max)
Now, I realize that my GVWR is over weight by 178 pounds and the RV weight is close to max, however I'm confident that my truck will be able to handle it. I also don't know where I'm going to get a ton and a half of cargo either. Thanks.
As someone noted, you neglected the curb weight on the rear axle. You might want to go back to the scale and check the front and rear axle weights separately. Then redo the math.
It is true that the rear axle is the same on an F250 and F350SRW. But the tires and wheels may not be. If you've got the base level wheels/tires, they are pretty much maxed out at the rated 6k# RAWR. Also, the new F250's sag really badly compared to a few model years ago. If you think you will load the rear axle up to the F350SRW rating, you will be shocked at how much it sags. So you're looking at air bags to level it out. AND you will be over the F250 rating. Some folks do that every day, so you will have to decide for yourself if you are comfortable with that.
Load your truck up as you would for a camping trip, including passengers, then weigh that rear axle. I think you will be surprised at how much more than 7k# curb weight before you even hitch up the trailer. Also, don't forget to add the weight of whatever hitch you decide to install.
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