Jul-20-2015 04:11 PM
Aug-23-2015 07:16 PM
Camper117 wrote:
Went ahead and got the Grand Design 32BHS (hitch weight 1970 lbs). Fully loaded it dropped my F250 truck bed 2'1/2" . This measurement was of the wheel well height at the center of the rear axle. A better outcome than I had hoped for. It is noticeable, but not overly. I am planning to have airbags installed, but it's not something that I believe is necessary. I would just rather have the level look. Hoping for the best.
Aug-23-2015 05:43 PM
Aug-22-2015 07:43 PM
Aug-11-2015 11:36 AM
goducks10 wrote:
I'm only over the trucks GVW by 200lbs and IMO is nothing. The mods I've done have more than increased the trucks payload capacity they also improved it's towing characteristics.
Just me but I'd have no problem dropping 2500lbs in that F250 and my 12 2500 CTD as well.
Aug-11-2015 11:30 AM
Kevin O. wrote:
OP, I've been in the same boat as you for awhile now. My truck is much older, 2001 F350 with a GVWR of 9900lbs and a rear axle rating of 6830lbs. I have been going back and fourth trying to decide if I should go over my trucks GVWR but staying under all the other ratings. The wife and I finally decided on a Cougar X-Lite 28DBI. It's GVWR is 10,000lbs and dry hitch is only 1390lbs. It has everything we are looking for and is under all my trucks ratings. Best of luck with your decision!
Kevin
Aug-11-2015 07:36 AM
Aug-11-2015 06:59 AM
Aug-10-2015 01:13 PM
Camper117 wrote:
So, what I'm understanding is that because it is called an F250, the most GVWR that will be on the sticker is 10000 lbs,, even if it had a greater capacity than that, right?
And also, since this truck has the same engine, transmission, tires, transmission, ect as an F350 (I'm assuming) the whole issue is about payload. If this is true, would adding some type of auxiliary springs or airbags take care of the problem.
Thanks
Aug-10-2015 07:37 AM
Aug-10-2015 06:26 AM
Camper117 wrote:
So, what I'm understanding is that because it is called an F250, the most GVWR that will be on the sticker is 10000 lbs,, even if it had a greater capacity than that, right?
And also, since this truck has the same engine, transmission, tires, transmission, ect as an F350 (I'm assuming) the whole issue is about payload. If this is true, would adding some type of auxiliary springs or airbags take care of the problem.
Thanks
Aug-09-2015 10:03 PM
Camper117 wrote:
I too am having a hard time finding a 5th wheel that I am comfortable with. I have a 2014 F250 diesel and would have thought that that could pull just about anything, but that doesn't appear to be the case. I was originally going to go the toy hauler route, but was convinced in that forum that it was too heavy for my truck (hitch weight of 3000 lbs.). Then decided to go with a 5th wheel and like the Grand Design 323BHS, which has a hitch weight of 1970 lbs.
I thought that was doable, but learned about the yellow tire and payload sticker on the door jamb of the truck. It says that the passenger and cargo weight should not exceed 1976 pounds. To me that pretty much rules out that camper.
Do you guys agree, and if so are there any 5th wheels that I could tow safely, or should I just stay with the travel trailer? I've only had the truck for a year, so trading up is not an option now. Guess I should have gotten a 350.
Aug-09-2015 09:53 PM
Camper117 wrote:
So, what I'm understanding is that because it is called an F250, the most GVWR that will be on the sticker is 10000 lbs,, even if it had a greater capacity than that, right?
And also, since this truck has the same engine, transmission, tires, transmission, ect as an F350 (I'm assuming) the whole issue is about payload. If this is true, would adding some type of auxiliary springs or airbags take care of the problem.
Thanks
Aug-09-2015 07:46 PM
Camper117 wrote:
So, what I'm understanding is that because it is called an F250, the most GVWR that will be on the sticker is 10000 lbs,, even if it had a greater capacity than that, right?
And also, since this truck has the same engine, transmission, tires, transmission, ect as an F350 (I'm assuming) the whole issue is about payload. If this is true, would adding some type of auxiliary springs or airbags take care of the problem.
Thanks
Aug-09-2015 07:31 PM