Apr-16-2018 02:32 PM
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Apr-23-2018 07:17 AM
Grit dog wrote:
OH my shtballs!!!
This is what the OP just said....no opinions. Seems the opinions come from the weight cops!
Fact, 2500vs 3500.
Same frame
Same drive train, including...
Same axles
Same brakes
Same wheels
Same tires
Can even get them the same color!
The one common thing that is different is how heavy the rear springs are but that's easily rectified.
Those are the facts.
Yes some trucks have a bit different features. Heavy duty trans or coil sprung rear end but.....
It's only a difficult concept for the non believers....Lol!
Apr-18-2018 10:53 PM
Apr-18-2018 10:26 PM
Apr-18-2018 06:10 PM
troubledwaters wrote:FlimFlamJIM wrote:Next time you see a truck with all the payload in the bed, please get me a picture. I'd like to see how the driver managed to steer the thing sitting on top of 3000 lbs of payload in the bed of the truck.troubledwaters wrote:
I don't need the 2014 Ford Fleet Specs, I have the more up to date 2017 and 2018 specs. But the whole point (which apparently needs repeating), all of the payload doesn't go on the rear axle.
LOL....Your reading and comprehending skills need to be addressed.
Let me repent one more time for you....I said "when all the payload is placed in the bed". And I gave numbers to show how gvwr based payloads can overload the trucks rear axle.
I also have looked at Fords newest fleet specs up to 2018 and just like the 2014 models some 2018 F150 trucks can be overload "when all the gvwr based payload is placed in the bed".
Anyways.... just another reason to use RAWR for how much payload the truck can carry in the bed.
And Now I return you to the Real World of trucks and towing.
Apr-18-2018 06:04 PM
Apr-18-2018 06:04 PM
waters wrote:
FlimFlamJIM wrote:
Apr-18-2018 05:44 PM
Apr-18-2018 01:32 PM
FlimFlamJIM wrote:Next time you see a truck with all the payload in the bed, please get me a picture. I'd like to see how the driver managed to steer the thing sitting on top of 3000 lbs of payload in the bed of the truck.troubledwaters wrote:
I don't need the 2014 Ford Fleet Specs, I have the more up to date 2017 and 2018 specs. But the whole point (which apparently needs repeating), all of the payload doesn't go on the rear axle.
LOL....Your reading and comprehending skills need to be addressed.
Let me repent one more time for you....I said "when all the payload is placed in the bed". And I gave numbers to show how gvwr based payloads can overload the trucks rear axle.
I also have looked at Fords newest fleet specs up to 2018 and just like the 2014 models some 2018 F150 trucks can be overload "when all the gvwr based payload is placed in the bed".
Anyways.... just another reason to use RAWR for how much payload the truck can carry in the bed.
Apr-18-2018 11:35 AM
waters wrote:
I don't need the 2014 Ford Fleet Specs, I have the more up to date 2017 and 2018 specs. But the whole point (which apparently needs repeating), all of the payload doesn't go on the rear axle.
BenK wrote:
Agree with Jimnlin...most all TV's loading on the vehicle is behind the mid point of the wheel base. Normally behind the driver door's rear edge, but the OP has a crew, so an extra row of seats...here is an Internet pic just found of a 2018 F150 Crew 4x4
Notice that the second row is BEHIND the mid point of this teeter-totter weighting of 'this' TV...most of the added, onboard weight will be on the rear axle side of that teeter-totter mid point
Yes, the WD Hitch system does WD some of the weight back onto the trailer tongue and to the TV's front axle, but the majority of that weight remains on the TV's rear axle
Why higher class TV's all have +6K RGVWR...it for that reason...most of the weight on most any TV is carried on the rear axle assembly
Congratulate this OP, as *ALL* of the folks have come across who lease their TV's DO NOT take care to check out the weights...they just load up and drive it...as they know they will NOT suffer the longevity issues with overloading...knowing only the next owner(s) will or might suffer their consumption of the design margins...
Apr-18-2018 11:12 AM
waters wrote:
I don't need the 2014 Ford Fleet Specs, I have the more up to date 2017 and 2018 specs. But the whole point (which apparently needs repeating), all of the payload doesn't go on the rear axle.
Apr-18-2018 07:01 AM
Me Again wrote:
Going camping sounds great. We are headed to Tombstone this week for a 4 day shake down trip. Got the trailer out of storage and putting things back in it.
Apr-18-2018 06:31 AM
troubledwaters wrote:
I don't need the 2014 Ford Fleet Specs, I have the more up to date 2017 and 2018 specs. But the whole point (which apparently needs repeating), all of the payload doesn't go on the rear axle.