to much weight
to much weight
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Look at the GVW sticker on your door. Subtract the truck's curb weight of your truck from that number and you will have your payload. That includes everything in the truck, including passengers. My '94 F250 has a GVW of 8600 pounds and it weighs 5200 pounds. This gives me a payload capacity of 3400 pounds. I'm sure your F250 will be good for that much provided the tires are good for the weight, check the load rating on your tires. Also make sure you have enough air in the tires. When I load my truck with over 2,000 pounds I increase pressure from 55 psi to 80.
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No problem , just dont make a habit of it, And, just hope you dont have to stop fast!.
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I'm a semi driver. Extra weight increases stopping distance at the same proportion as increased speed.
Make sure the tile is spread evenly across the box. If it's on a pallet, block it so it doesn't shift forward if you have to stop quickly, or move sideways if you corner too quick.
SAFETY FIRST.
Make sure the tile is spread evenly across the box. If it's on a pallet, block it so it doesn't shift forward if you have to stop quickly, or move sideways if you corner too quick.
SAFETY FIRST.
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From: southern md
I have carried well over a ton and a half on my old f150 for short distances-it's a ford it's tough-just as the others said secure the load and increase stopping distance by a lot!
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The last time I hauled too much weight in my '87 1/2 ton I was 3/4 thru a stop light at a busy intersection with both feet begging the brakes and my better 1/2 screaming in my right ear. Luckily no contact with vehicles having the right-of-way, but still having trouble with that ear....
as another said - SAFETY first! Make sure of your stopping distance.
as another said - SAFETY first! Make sure of your stopping distance.
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From: Sheridan/W Laffayette, IN
I'm a semi driver. Extra weight increases stopping distance at the same proportion as increased speed.
Make sure the tile is spread evenly across the box. If it's on a pallet, block it so it doesn't shift forward if you have to stop quickly, or move sideways if you corner too quick.
SAFETY FIRST.
Make sure the tile is spread evenly across the box. If it's on a pallet, block it so it doesn't shift forward if you have to stop quickly, or move sideways if you corner too quick.
SAFETY FIRST.
Nobody ever remembers to spread out weight evenly or be more cautious and whatnot when driving. If only everybody knew...
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From: McKenzie River
I'm a semi driver. Extra weight increases stopping distance at the same proportion as increased speed.
Make sure the tile is spread evenly across the box. If it's on a pallet, block it so it doesn't shift forward if you have to stop quickly, or move sideways if you corner too quick.
SAFETY FIRST.
Make sure the tile is spread evenly across the box. If it's on a pallet, block it so it doesn't shift forward if you have to stop quickly, or move sideways if you corner too quick.
SAFETY FIRST.
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From: Sweetwater Texas
Don't worry about that load, it won't even be a workout for your truck. I haul 4,000 lbs in my bed at least once a week when I go get cake. But as everyone else has said just take it easy and look a good ways ahead for stop signs and such.