Will Ford Increase 2020 GVWR to Meet or Beat GM?
#46
#47
That is not clear in many states. In MD, some regulations say "weighing 26,000 or less GVW," so my 15.5k fifth wheel on my 10k F450 is fine on a class c. Some docs say "combination at 26,000 or less GVWR," whatever that means. And the worst language of all is on the back of my new license... it used to be clear: "weighing 26,000 pounds or less GVW." Now it says "weighing 26,000 or less pounds GVWR." What does that mean??? Which takes precedence, "weighing" or the newly added "R" after "GVW"?
Anyway, I printed the regulations from the MD MVA that say it's weight and not weight rating and keep them in my truck with one of my 25.5k weight slips and roll with my class C.
Anyway, I printed the regulations from the MD MVA that say it's weight and not weight rating and keep them in my truck with one of my 25.5k weight slips and roll with my class C.
#48
It just seems pointless to me to raise the payload of F250s to 350 levels. If so, why not just do away with F250s and just sell 350s.
#49
I had to register my F350 for a GVWR of 12,000# because because their computers don’t have 11,500. I still can’t exceed the 11,500 on the door. Change can be difficult for some and 2020 will bring plenty change. In this state you pay by the declared weight of your truck.
#50
You don't need a special license in CO as long as it's for recreation.
#52
I had to register my F350 for a GVWR of 12,000# because because their computers don’t have 11,500. I still can’t exceed the 11,500 on the door. Change can be difficult for some and 2020 will bring plenty change. In this state you pay by the declared weight of your truck.
#53
The payload number is only significant as a marketing tool, and as a bragging point on internet forums. It isn't an actual rating, it's a calculation. What matters from a registration/licensing standpoint is GVWR. I'm with you on the the idea of raising the 250/2500 GVWR up to the 350/3500 level, but that is exactly what GM is doing. Effectively, the two trucks (2500 and 3500) are directly competing with each other. I don't understand the logic behind it other than the marketing bragging rights of having the highest "3/4 ton" payload. It will sound good in an ad. Logic rarely dictates the competition between the Big 3 when it comes to trucks. It is a constant game of one-upsmanship. I'm pretty sure Ford and RAM will feel like they must follow suit.
#54
they could do F250s with various GVWRs available , like 9900,10k and 11.5k and make all F350s drw with GVWR of 10k and higher. the 450 could be left untouched.
we have to pay by GVWR here too but i have noticed many people will register their truck at lower weight classes to save money but still tow/haul at upper limits because they know they can get away with it. I have never seen police enforce weight limits on personal vehicles or the requirements for the noncommercial class a license
we have to pay by GVWR here too but i have noticed many people will register their truck at lower weight classes to save money but still tow/haul at upper limits because they know they can get away with it. I have never seen police enforce weight limits on personal vehicles or the requirements for the noncommercial class a license
I have seen RVers pulled over on the interstate. Not uncommon to see 2500 (SRW) trucks pulled over while towing a three axle toy hauler. NVDot usually monitors commercial truck traffic.
#56
#57
As a point of discussion, each state abides by the laws of the other states in regards to licensing classification and exemptions.
that does not mean that you can disregard the rules of laws of the state but will allow you to tow your RV on your current license if it is allowed in your state to another state. Clear as mud?
that does not mean that you can disregard the rules of laws of the state but will allow you to tow your RV on your current license if it is allowed in your state to another state. Clear as mud?
#58
As a point of discussion, each state abides by the laws of the other states in regards to licensing classification and exemptions.
that does not mean that you can disregard the rules of laws of the state but will allow you to tow your RV on your current license if it is allowed in your state to another state. Clear as mud?
that does not mean that you can disregard the rules of laws of the state but will allow you to tow your RV on your current license if it is allowed in your state to another state. Clear as mud?
The rule of the state you're licensed in is what you're required to do. I'm from CO, so anywhere I go as long as I'm following the CO law I'm good. Say I drive to a state that requires a class A for a certain weight, it doesn't apply to me because the CO law doesn't require it.
#59
I seriously doubt cops are scanning the roads looking for 250/2500 trucks towing heavy. Unless it was an extreme case (bumper dragging on the ground) they couldn't even identify that situation. 3/4 and 1 ton SRW trucks look identical from the outside and the badges are generally pretty subtle. I don't think GMC Denali badges even differentiate between 2500 and 3500. I am going to assume that many officers, like the general public, have no idea of the differences between 3/4 and 1 ton truck and could care less. They are looking for drivers that present a more eminent danger (excessive speed, reckless driving, etc.) to themselves and others.
#60
In the tens of thousands of miles I have towed all over the western US, I don't recall ever seeing any travel trailer or fifth wheel pulled over by law enforcement. Thinking about it, that's a little surprising to me because I have seen a few rigs worthy of being pulled over...usually Beverly Hillbilly type setups.
I seriously doubt cops are scanning the roads looking for 250/2500 trucks towing heavy. Unless it was an extreme case (bumper dragging on the ground) they couldn't even identify that situation. 3/4 and 1 ton SRW trucks look identical from the outside and the badges are generally pretty subtle. I don't think GMC Denali badges even differentiate between 2500 and 3500. I am going to assume that many officers, like the general public, have no idea of the differences between 3/4 and 1 ton truck and could care less. They are looking for drivers that present a more eminent danger (excessive speed, reckless driving, etc.) to themselves and others.
I seriously doubt cops are scanning the roads looking for 250/2500 trucks towing heavy. Unless it was an extreme case (bumper dragging on the ground) they couldn't even identify that situation. 3/4 and 1 ton SRW trucks look identical from the outside and the badges are generally pretty subtle. I don't think GMC Denali badges even differentiate between 2500 and 3500. I am going to assume that many officers, like the general public, have no idea of the differences between 3/4 and 1 ton truck and could care less. They are looking for drivers that present a more eminent danger (excessive speed, reckless driving, etc.) to themselves and others.
Dont think this is legit unless they were speeding, easy to do in a lot of western states with the open roads