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Old 08-10-2017, 04:45 AM   #41
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I would think the number to look at when comparison shopping is the GVWR. Which one can carry the most.
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Old 08-10-2017, 04:47 AM   #42
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I was amused by their claim of towable with a 3/4 ton. I didn't have a problem accessing their link a few days ago. However, the link is no longer available......I had a good chuckle about their claim. They claimed it could be towed with a 3/4 ton. But they didn't say whether you could control it or more importantly stop it! I'd be curious to know whether the dealer actually pulled it with a 3/4 ton farther than across their parking lot. Also, what's the story about that nasty smash on the corner. Just being bitchy and not expecting a response.


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Old 08-10-2017, 04:51 AM   #43
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Oh I forgot....are there many campgrounds that have the space to park it?


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Old 08-10-2017, 06:28 AM   #44
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No need for a sticker. Just weigh your truck and subtract that from your GVWR. That is what payload is.

The sticker becomes irrelevant the second you drive your truck home; it is merely an "idea" of what your payload is.


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I would think the number to look at when comparison shopping is the GVWR. Which one can carry the most.
You start with GVWR, but trim level can make a big difference on otherwise comparably configured (same GVWR) trucks. For example a F350 LB CC Diesel Lariat will weight a lot more than a F350 LB CC Diesel XL. My understanding is that the yellow payload sticker is specific to each individual truck (as it left the factory), so it should reflect that weight difference. Am I wrong about that?
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Old 08-10-2017, 11:37 AM   #45
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The GVWR is the max weight of a vehicle, and typically it's the same across the vehicle classrs; 2017; F250 - 10K, F350 SRW 11,400, F350 DRW 14K (similar for the other brands).

The cargo capacity is specific per vehicle, cargo = GVWR - actual vehicle weight. EVERYTHING added to the vechile is cargo, fuel, passengers, pets, snacks, hitch, pin weight, etc. The GVWR is a legal limit. Cargo capacity tells you what that specific vechile can carry - let's know how much less you can carry with the heated butt warmers.

There is nothing you can do to legally change the GVWR. Remove the butt warmers and you can an additional 3 pounds. [emoji3]

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Old 08-10-2017, 12:08 PM   #46
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You start with GVWR, but trim level can make a big difference on otherwise comparably configured (same GVWR) trucks. For example a F350 LB CC Diesel Lariat will weight a lot more than a F350 LB CC Diesel XL. My understanding is that the yellow payload sticker is specific to each individual truck (as it left the factory), so it should reflect that weight difference. Am I wrong about that?
No, this is right.

When I bought my 1-ton SRW, I focused on GVWR coming in at 11.5k. Then I realized the trim level I selected (2nd from the top) ate away significantly at the payload. A base trim rig in my same model has like 50% more payload before meeting GVWR because the rig weighs less without the burden of all bells and whistles from the upgraded trim.
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Old 08-10-2017, 12:21 PM   #47
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No, this is right.

When I bought my 1-ton SRW, I focused on GVWR coming in at 11.5k. Then I realized the trim level I selected (2nd from the top) ate away significantly at the payload. A base trim rig in my same model has like 50% more payload before meeting GVWR because the rig weighs less without the burden of all bells and whistles from the upgraded trim.
Thanks for the clarification. What is the payload on your truck per the sticker? Are you within GVWR given the pin weight of your Fuzion? Asking because I'll be looking at very similar truck and the pin weight on my Carbon is within a couple hundred pounds of your Fuzion.
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