Truck Camper Weight...I know, I know
On our last camping trip, I weighed my new since this January, 2019 Ram 3500 CTD DRW 4WD with a 2020 Host Cascade on it's back. Had an average load of gear and supplies. Full fuel, 75% full propane, e...
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What makes the discussion even more interesting is the same M300 axle the F450 has, is rated by Dana/Spicer for up to 16klbs depending on the application. Obviously there's more to weight carrying than just the rear axle alone but it is curious that the axle is rated by the oem much higher than the sticker from Ford.
I've also read that the true arbiter of payload legality is DOT, and they don't use the payload sticker. Is this true?
I've not read of any issues or accidents involving F450 pickups carrying these mega heavy truck campers, and the owners all seem to report that their truck handles the weight just fine.
I've also read that the true arbiter of payload legality is DOT, and they don't use the payload sticker. Is this true?
I've not read of any issues or accidents involving F450 pickups carrying these mega heavy truck campers, and the owners all seem to report that their truck handles the weight just fine.
Kayteg1 wrote:
The issue is only confusing when it is moderated this way.
It doesn't take much understanding that what you earn and what you pay taxes on usually are quite different numbers.
So when truck manufacturer puts a sticker with 4000 lb taxable payload, doing your homework you can find out real truck capacities and in case of TC comparing rear axle rating to actual weight is 98% of what it takes.
