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Old 11-30-2009, 12:09 PM   #5
jpws
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Wow - thanks so much. I'm now horrified!
what is the relevance of the GVRW of 10k, if the GCWR is 23k?

So, the best i can determine if the the curb weight of my F250 4dr crew cab short bed 6.4L diesel is 6500 lbs, and assumed full tank with 3 passengers at around 7500# total truck weight. So if i do the math you provided, 23,000 GCRW - 7500 total truck weight = 15500# that i can tow.

My GVRW is 10,000. So if my truck weights 7500 loaded, my max pin weight should be 2500#? and if that is the case and pin weight is 20% of the total, i will be at my capacity with an empty trailer (12500#)

my tow rating is 15200

what im struggling to understand, is how can i max out at 12500 when my tow rating is 15200?

I didnt find anything about "axle weight" as was mentioned above.
Would air bags help my cause?
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