How do you read thgis?
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How do you read thgis?
I noticed this forum has a VIN look up, so I did on my 2011 F-250 Super Duty 6.2.
Pretty cool info, but I don't understand this part:
Specifically, the dead hitch weight tongue ratings.
Does it mean I can only put 500 pounds on the ball without any distribution hitch?
But with a weight distribution hitch the tongue weight jumps up to over 1800 pounds? Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap10000 lbs 10000.0 min 10000.0 maxGross Combined Wt Rating22000, 19000 lbs 19000.0 min 23500.0 maxDead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.5000 lbs 5000.0 min 5000.0 maxDead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.500 lbs 500.0 min 500.0 maxWt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.12500, 12200 lbs 12200.0 min 13800.0 maxWt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.1875, 1830 lbs 1830.0 min 2070.0 max
Pretty cool info, but I don't understand this part:
Specifically, the dead hitch weight tongue ratings.
Does it mean I can only put 500 pounds on the ball without any distribution hitch?
But with a weight distribution hitch the tongue weight jumps up to over 1800 pounds? Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap10000 lbs 10000.0 min 10000.0 maxGross Combined Wt Rating22000, 19000 lbs 19000.0 min 23500.0 maxDead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.5000 lbs 5000.0 min 5000.0 maxDead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.500 lbs 500.0 min 500.0 maxWt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.12500, 12200 lbs 12200.0 min 13800.0 maxWt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.1875, 1830 lbs 1830.0 min 2070.0 max
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VIN Lookups are almost NEVER accurate for tow ratings of this type. Go by the Ford Fleet Tow guide, or the sticker on your hitch, and always check against the payload sticker inside the drivers door.
Don't trust VIN lookups for any technical specs.
Don't trust VIN lookups for any technical specs.
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