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PatJ wrote: The FORD replacement wheels you purchase from FORD parts are different than the ones installed at the factory despite the identical part #. I'm looking to get a spare for my 2021 E450 Class C as well. I didn't realize that the specs are different with the same part number. I had been considering getting 4 new Alcoa rims (2 front, 2 rear outer) and keeping the 2 rear steel inner. I saw a video saying why Ford had aluminum alloy rims on the outside, but steel inside because of the thicker aluminum rims. Having aluminum inner and outer would not have long enough wheel studs to hold. If I go this route and use my existing tires, I would then just need to get an additional tire for the spare on one of the 4 factory rims. The Alcoa rims run $1,199.1.2KViews0likes0CommentsLocking Fuel Door (E450 Chassis)
Got the new 2021 Jayco class C RV with the E450 cab. The fuel filler is open to thieves and vandals. I have put a locking fuel door on both my Ford Superduties (Excursion and F350). I would like to do the same on the RV, but can't seem to find anything that can bolt right up. There is one with the correct size, but the holes don't align. Wondering if there is anything out there or would this have to be custom made? I know that a locking gas cap is a possible solution, but would prefer a locking door. Thanks.3.2KViews0likes9CommentsRe: California Non-Commercial Class A License
Wood chip wrote: Geez, I thought I was on the right track when I went down to the CA DMW and got my class C restriction 41 endoresment for my 13,000 GVW 5th wheel but I now interpret this that since Im over 26k GCVW, I need the Non commercial Class A. Its very frustrating I would get clarification on it. Heaven forbid if something happened and you did not have the proper license, your insurance company would not cover anything. Not to mention the lawsuits from the other party(ies).516Views0likes0CommentsRe: California Non-Commercial Class A License
Cummins12V98 wrote: License in another State. I am licensed SD and I tow 33k combined and also 35k double tow, no issues. Why is this posted in Fifth-Wheels??? "General RVing Issues" IMHO would be more appropriate? I wasn't sure, but generally 5th wheels would weigh that much and I thought since many here would have more experience with that kind of weight. TT usually don't get that heavy. I didn't find that general topic in any of the choices. My apologies.516Views0likes0CommentsRe: California Non-Commercial Class A License
toedtoes wrote: You can't have a 13k truck and a 16k 5er because the combined is 29k (over 26k). You can have a 10k truck and a 16k 5er because the combined is 26k. Correct. The truck is under 10K, even though the GVWR of the truck is 13K.111Views0likes0CommentsRe: California Non-Commercial Class A License
So basically from what I'm reading, with a non-commercial class A license, I could tow a 16K lbs. GVWR 5th wheel as long as: a) My truck weighs over 4K lbs. unladen and b) Total weight (truck and 5th wheel) combined does not exceed 26K lbs. It doesn't matter if the truck's GVWR is 13K and 5th wheel GVWR is 16K as long as both combined weight does not exceed 26K lbs. and the 5th wheel weight does not exceed 16K.71Views0likes0CommentsCalifornia Non-Commercial Class A License
I am not sure if this topic was covered in the past so forgive me if I'm asking again. I understand that to tow heavy for recreational vehicles up to combined weight of 26K lbs. in CA, you will need to get a non-commercial class A license. The question I have is that 26K lbs. Is that the combined GVWR of the truck AND the GVWR of the 5th wheel? Example: I have a 2006 F350 dually 2WD crew cab, long bed with 4.30 gear diesel. GCVWR is 26K lbs. Truck loaded with people and gear (no 5th wheel hooked up) is 7,500 lbs. GVWR of the truck is 13k lbs. If I get a 5th wheel with a GVWR of 16K lbs., even if I fully loaded the 5th wheel, my combined would be 23.5K lbs., under the 26K lbs. combined. Is it still legal? If you take the GVWR of both truck and 5th wheel, it will be over 26K lbs. (13K truck + 16K 5th wheel) at 29K lbs.? I'm not sure if the 26K from a legal standpoint is the addition of the weight ratings or what you really have. Thanks.2.9KViews0likes20Comments
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