1st post and soon to be TC owner
Howdy, first post here. In the next several months I plan to jump in the TC thing with both feet by purchasing a new truck and camper. I'll certainly go DRW with the truck so I figure I'll probably l...
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I guess I have to disagree with brholt, again. :)
The F350 actually loaded isn't rated to haul much more than a F450, and the gasoline F350 isn't either. We've had a lot of threads on these topics lately. Before anyone says anything we are talking about 500 lbs potentially on a 14000-15000 load. Either way, the rear axles will likely not be overloaded. The ratings seem to be more marketing differences than anything else. There are real advantages of an F450 including bigger axles and brakes in most years, and a tighter turn radius stock.
The spring pack is different on a F350 vs F450. Both are going to be pushed past the payload capacity with the largest campers. That being said, the campers are expected to be hauled on a F350 DRW, so you'll probably be fine.
As far as length goes, two feet is a lot in a parking lot. Sure, you'll be shorter than a Class A, but still pretty long. Overall length for for a Crew Cab with 11 1/2 camper can go over 26 ft.
It's hard to get a feel for the campers without being in them. Consider a flight to the Seattle or Portland areas and rent a car to take a look.
The F350 actually loaded isn't rated to haul much more than a F450, and the gasoline F350 isn't either. We've had a lot of threads on these topics lately. Before anyone says anything we are talking about 500 lbs potentially on a 14000-15000 load. Either way, the rear axles will likely not be overloaded. The ratings seem to be more marketing differences than anything else. There are real advantages of an F450 including bigger axles and brakes in most years, and a tighter turn radius stock.
The spring pack is different on a F350 vs F450. Both are going to be pushed past the payload capacity with the largest campers. That being said, the campers are expected to be hauled on a F350 DRW, so you'll probably be fine.
As far as length goes, two feet is a lot in a parking lot. Sure, you'll be shorter than a Class A, but still pretty long. Overall length for for a Crew Cab with 11 1/2 camper can go over 26 ft.
It's hard to get a feel for the campers without being in them. Consider a flight to the Seattle or Portland areas and rent a car to take a look.
