GVWR; how close are you?
I guess there is no way to post a poll on this forum. But with several threads discussing ways to increase the carrying capacity of trucks used to haul slide in campers I got to wondering how everyon...
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Jgwoods wrote:
2013 F350 DRW long bed - 9000lb empty with fuel and 2 on board.
Ford rated for 14610 with camper on board
Northstar Igloo 9.5 weighed at 2920 with water and propane.
I'm on my way to Alaska and I stopped by a CAT scale - came in at 13450 loaded with everything - solar, generator, full fridge, all supplies for 3 months on the road.
It's a dream to drive and runs hard- should I admit I passed a bunch of trucks going up a hill at 90 mph and she was pulling hard to 100...:)
When someone says they have a fast car, I can only guess how quick it is when climbing a 6% grade. My car will do 110 at 5,500 RPM in 5th gear on a 6% grade.
Fred.
