Payload Ratings are a farce
Spent months shopping for a new Superduty, ended up ordering one that fit our criteria- XLT, Powerstroke, 3.55 rear-end, Camper package, fifth wheel, etc. We were debating back and forth between a F2...
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My 2017 F450 has a payload sticker of 3900 lbs! Now I know the truck is capable of more, but I'm not going to tempt fate. And I was warned that in places like British Columbia, their real weight police will impound your trailer if you are overweight.
Yes, I see lots of folks towing heavy trailers with what would appear to be less than adequately robust tow vehicles. Just last week, I watched what looked like a Dodge Durango tow a pretty good sized trailer. We were on the flatlands of Alberta where it is windy. His tow vehicle and trailer were weaving in opposite directions as he struggled to maintain his speed and lane.
I decided I wasn't going to follow his and cruised on by at 115 KMH. I had zero handling issues and our rig felt rock steady.
Our trailer isn't all that heavy, but I'm reassured that our tow vehicle can handle most conditions safely and comfortably.
Yes, I see lots of folks towing heavy trailers with what would appear to be less than adequately robust tow vehicles. Just last week, I watched what looked like a Dodge Durango tow a pretty good sized trailer. We were on the flatlands of Alberta where it is windy. His tow vehicle and trailer were weaving in opposite directions as he struggled to maintain his speed and lane.
I decided I wasn't going to follow his and cruised on by at 115 KMH. I had zero handling issues and our rig felt rock steady.
Our trailer isn't all that heavy, but I'm reassured that our tow vehicle can handle most conditions safely and comfortably.
