confusion over weight I can tow
I want to up grade from a TAG pull behind to a 5th wheeler and I am getting different weights that I can tow safely. I have called Ford dealers, RV dealers and even the Ford Motor co and all tel me I...
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gijoecam wrote:blt2ski wrote:
That motor as ALL the IHC V8 diesels Ford used, can be had in rigs as high as 35-40K gcwr! Does one really think/feel that this motor will not be able to handle 20K gcwr?!?!?!? Probably do just fine. Even my IDI7.3 has a gcwr in a class 6 of 35K lbs, yet ford only gave it at best a 16 to 18 gcwr!
Just because the engine and transmission were the same doesn't mean that the chassis, suspension, brakes, and axles of an F250 have the same capabilities as those of an F550. Point is: the issue isn't the limits of the motor, it's the limits of the truck as a whole system of components.
WHy did you not quote my whole post. The paragraph you left off, basically said what you posted! The chassis will be a weak link in many cases! I also did not assume an F550. IHC put the motors I quaoted in 650/750 equals! WAY bigger and stronger than a 550! Not to mention better tranny's behind it too!
Marty
