Weight limits on 3/4 ton truck

[Rich5117]

You will probably see my post about a lift kit for our Cedar Creek Silverback and new TV. I have pulled our Cedar Creek Silverback 14039 lbs for 2 years with a 2008 F250 SWD diesel crew cab. Had airbags and installed 3400 lb spring set instead of factory 2700 lb set. I never had an issue. I did not tow with anything in the tanks. RV loaded weighed in around 11,500. Pin weight was 2200. My payload on truck was 1983 lbs, which means it was over gvwr usually by 500 lbs give or take.

To be honest I would not have been afraid to pull anywhere with the 250. As it was time to trade I did move up to a F350 super cab, payload now is 3877 lbs.

[Islander]

Originally Posted by golfaholic06

Does anyone have an opinion on this question. I have a 2016 F-250 Super Duty, we currently pull a forest river crusader that has a GVWR of 10037 lbs. Looking at a forest river cedar creek that has a GVWR of 14000 lbs. Is the extra weight a problem with a 3/4 ton truck? Any opinions will be welcomed

I think you have had enough opinions to help you with your decision .

However, one other thing I might point out is that some states (and provinces) require an upgrade or an endorsement on your 'driver licence' to be qualified to pull larger heavy RV trailers.
~ Just a heads up ~

Islander

[tahoe1840]

I saw you made your decision but you got me thinking about my own F250. So I found this for you while researching my own.

http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/...tyPU_Sep28.pdf

Paste it in if needed and read the .pdf, has a lot of interesting information including payloads on your vehicle.

[timfromma]

Then I guess your truck is better than mine. My truck would still be overweight with a 13000lb 5er attached even if I emptied out the truck completely and the family ran down the road next to it.

[Larry Cole]

Too much trailer for a 3/4 ton. As others on the forum have said, your payload will dictate what you can safely tow. I don't know about the various states, but in B.C., where I live, our version of highway patrol is out quite often, especially in the spring and summer. If you are over your capacities in any way they make you unhook and leave the trailer behind. Maybe a little harsh but safer for others on the highway in the long run. Go 1 ton for sure and check your capacities before buying.

[JohnNJean]

A couple of things to know.

1. GVWR on a 3/4 ton (F250) truck will be a max of 10,000lbs. This number is assigned by the manufacturer and has nothing to do with the design capacity of the vehicle and everything to do with license/tax/and registration requirements.
2. I have a '16 F250 with a camper package - which means it has the same springs as an F350. My yellow sticker payload is 3209 lbs because it is limited by the 10,000 lb GVWR. If I go by the axle ratings, my payload is 3649 - a 640 increase.
3. Some people will tell you that the world will come to an end if you exceed the 10,000 lb GVWR. I pull a 14,000 lb fiver with a pin weight of 2520 and a total payload of about 3400. I don't operate commercially and I'm not likely to get scaled. If I got weighed, I'd probably get a ticket for exceeding my GVWR.
Those are the facts and you can make your own choice.

[raytwntrvlr]

Obviously this topic has been discussed many times but....
I still think there is a need to distinguish between what a rig will pull and what it will carry.
I made the mistake when buying my truck. I thought the 17K towing capacity would allow me just about anything. Boy was I wrong. The Cummins is a beast for pulling but its extra weight lowers my load capacity so much it is only suitable for a rather smallish fiver if I was to go that way.
BTW.. we're in the process of selling that truck right now. It has 57500 miles and is in nice condition. We paid $40,500 and Carmax offered us $29000. We think we can get $32K or so. Not bad for a 4 year old truck. Like many say... diesels cost more going in but are worth more when selling.

[Boatdude62]

What are you opinions on dually vs single wheel 1 ton. I looking to get a new 2017 f350. Like to have a 6.7 crew cab regular bed single wheel. Have CC 36ckts. Will that be a safe pull? May need slider hitch?

[timfromma]

The standard argument usually goes something like this: "I've been towing this way for years with no issues"

[donniedu]

Depending on a lot of factors, the truck could have a GVWR around 11-11.5 . Fords are heavy so they carry inflated GVWR numbers to still have a decent load carrying capacity. But in the real world it could have a net cargo carrying capacity around 3000 pounds. Your 36CKTS probsbly has a loaded ready to travel pin weight around 3500 pounds. Heck my older 34CKTS carries 3500 on the pin and it only scales right at 13,500 pounds. Will it pull it? No problem. Will you exceed the mfgs GVWR for the truck? Possibly. Will you have any reserve capacity? Doubtful.
Short bed vs long bed debate can go on for years. Short bed, you loose 2 feet of in bed storage space, and could loose some fuel capacity. Personally I use every inch of my long beds space for stuff. If it were me, I wouldmdefinitely go with a long bed dually and quit worrying about capacity.

[Rich5117]

Have a 2017 Ford F-350 SRW Supercab 6.7 diesel. Cargo weight is 3774 lbs. We pull a 33ik Silverback. Loaded with all we carry have little over 400 lbs remaining. 250 lbs of this is hitch weight, got factory puck system, which needs adapter which adds extra 100 lbs.

[ttanous]

I pulled for 3 years with a single wheel 1 ton duramax z71 long bed did ok. Was my first 1 ton single wheel. 2 duallys before that which was durmaxes. Now a Ford F-350 2016 dually. Won’t go back to single wheel. Just so much more a stable platform.