Jan-20-2019 07:45 AM
Jan-21-2019 06:27 AM
twodownzero wrote:2edgesword wrote:
2012 F-250 regular cab 2WD with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. My trailer max is 8,800 lbs, truck all loaded is about 6,500 lbs so I’m way clear of the GVWR. Rear axle rating is 6,200 lbs so I can’t envision a scenario where I’d exceed either of those ratings.
That's a great payload for a 3/4 ton truck! I guess going without 4wd and the back seat really pays off.
Jan-21-2019 06:12 AM
rhagfo wrote:
I am just wondering as one who towed for years with a Ram 2500 towing over GVWR. How many of the others that do the same keep a close eye on their other weights?
While I was well over the GVWR of our 2001 Ram 2500, I was still under rear GAWR and far under the optional 265/75-16E tire rating of 3,415# capacity. My math was GVWR 8,800# GVW with 5er was 10,500# that is 1,700# over, but rear GARW was 6,084# last scale was 5,900#. I watched that later weights closely, tires being the crucial item.
Just wondering is it just an assumption by others that if a 350/3500 SRW can carry it so can I just slap some bags on it (I didn't have bags!), or do you weigh and watch.
This could also apply to those carrying a 5er with a 150/1500.
Jan-20-2019 04:59 PM
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Jan-20-2019 03:23 PM
2edgesword wrote:
2012 F-250 regular cab 2WD with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. My trailer max is 8,800 lbs, truck all loaded is about 6,500 lbs so I’m way clear of the GVWR. Rear axle rating is 6,200 lbs so I can’t envision a scenario where I’d exceed either of those ratings.
Jan-20-2019 03:10 PM
Jan-20-2019 01:02 PM
I am just wondering as one who towed for years with a Ram 2500 towing over GVWR. How many of the others that do the same keep a close eye on their other weights?
Jan-20-2019 11:31 AM
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Jan-20-2019 08:18 AM
romore wrote:
I think you are mistaking GVWR for the gross combination weight which is probably closer to 11,000#. A fiver weighing 10,500# is going to put approximately 2100# on the pin which is a bigger concern with a 2500.
Jan-20-2019 08:17 AM
romore wrote:
I think you are mistaking GVWR for the gross combination weight which is probably closer to 11,000#. A fiver weighing 10,500# is going to put approximately 2100# on the pin which is a bigger concern with a 2500.