2017 SD Towing Guides
Cargo Master
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If you look at the towing guide above, there are different GCWR ratings. The F350 SRW has a MAX of 28,700. That is the total weight of the truck and trailer combined. It does not change the GVWR of 11,500. My dealer said that the camper package will max out the GCWR
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You don't need the camper package to get the 11,500# gvwr - it is the default. On the 2016, the camper or snow plow package significantly degrades empty ride quality. For 2017, it increases the front springs from 5600# to 6000#. I wouldn't get it unless you really need it.
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Western New York
You don't need the camper package to get the 11,500# gvwr - it is the default. On the 2016, the camper or snow plow package significantly degrades empty ride quality. For 2017, it increases the front springs from 5600# to 6000#. I wouldn't get it unless you really need it.
Cargo Master
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Since I know the benefit of 300 lbs in the back end I was wondering how to add weight to the front end. Not a bad idea. But for now I like the styling enough I would hate to change it right away. Maybe just a decent deer/moose guard. But they always come with the heavy bumper to mount them. I will see how the ride is. It should be pretty good at first. Snow always gives a smoother ride.
Cargo Master
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Kudos. I'll check that out. We have plenty of deer and it is to a point I sometimes don't go places at night there are so many.
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