Question 10,000lb GVWR Pkg.

[eZAK61]

I know this has probaly been kicked around before But......

For a 2011 Diesel F350 SD CC SRW LB w/ a GVWR of 11,400lbs.

What is the purpose of an 10,000lb Pkg. ??????

My dealer didn't seem to know exactly.
I have heard it is just a sticker for DOT purposes.
I have also heard that the computer on the line will automatically select different springs !!

I need the extra payload capacity to pull a 5th wheel.

Thank You

 

[nswsparky]

it might keep it under the magic 10000lbs number anything over if you use it for company it is considered a commercial vehicle and you need to carry a health card and fill out a log book for long trips and possible need a class "C" license if not towing a trailer. My boss has a '03 DRW SD with a GVWR of over 10000 and was towing the other bosses pickup on a trailer so they could talk. Got pulled over by the DOT on the way down to Texas shut him down for 11hrs because he had not filled out a logbook.

 

[BIG JOE]

I know this has probaly been kicked around before But......

For a 2011 Diesel F350 SD CC SRW LB w/ a GVWR of 11,400lbs.

What is the purpose of an 10,000lb Pkg. ??????

My dealer didn't seem to know exactly.
I have heard it is just a sticker for DOT purposes.
I have also heard that the computer on the line will automatically select different springs !!

I need the extra payload capacity to pull a 5th wheel.

Thank You

Not sure I understand your question, as posted, but simply put:

The main difference in the GVWR is the Dual Rear wheels, vice the Single rear wheels.

With a DRW, you get more capacity.. due to the 2 additional wheels & tires.. and their weight carrying capability.

The spring sets, are the same SRW~DRW.

If that was your question.

Joe

 

[eZAK61]

Just to clarify,

I have a 2011SD F-350 Diesel, CC, SRW, LB.
According to Ford this set up has a GVWR of 11,400lbs and a payload cap. of 3950lbs.

They also state that "..springs are computer selected according to package ordered"

Now, They have a 10,000lb GVWR pkg (no cost, but I did not order it)
I'm assuming that something would have to change in order for Ford to claim a drop in GVWR.

Very confusing depending on who you talk to.

 

[BIG JOE]

Hmmmm, Don't know the answer. Could be something to with what nswsparky talks about.. State to State ?

(Here in Cali.. EVERY pick-up, regardless of GVWR.. has to be licensed & &registered as a "Commercial" vehicle, and pay a wieght fee) (no log books.. but still a Ripoff)

Joe

 

[DaveBen]

There is an exception to that rule, Joe. If the truck is always hauling a camper, it can be a normal license plate and registration. The key word here is Always.

Dave

 

[AK Rover]

I don't understand why someone would get a F350 with 10,000 gross weight. My 05 F250 has a 10,000 gross so don't understand why someone would want a F350 that is no more capable than my F250. It has to be something with legal requirements for commercial use. At 10,001 pounds gross you aren't required to have a commercial license as long as you don't tow a trailer with a gross weight exceeding 10,000 but you are required to do a log book. I have a friend that shuttles trucks all over the country for the railroads and he has to keep a log book because the trucks are registered as commercial and exceed 10,001 GVW.

I think the only time a CDLC would be required is if you're required to have a hazmat or tank endorsement but the vehicle doesn't meet the 26,001 GVW for a CDLB or CDLA. Even driving a pickup, if the commercial trailer exceeds 10,000 gross you're required to hold a CDLA.

I was actually offered a job a few year ago supporting the fire bomber aircraft and that was the exact situation. Driving a pickup from location to location towing a goose neck trailer loaded with a fuel tank full of jet fuel and other equipment for the aircraft. Since the trailer was registered at 18,000 gross it required a CDLA with hazmat/tanker endorsements. Looking back I wish I had taken the job. It could have been a good time.

 

[BIG JOE]

There is an exception to that rule, Joe. If the truck is always hauling a camper, it can be a normal license plate and registration. The key word here is Always.

Dave

I know , I just didn't wana 'Go There"

 

[DaveBen]

OK Joe. But many here might not know. BTW I just drove by your general neighborhood. I was on my to Northern California from Death Valley. Boring drive.

Dave

 

[4x4grey88]

(Here in Cali.. EVERY pick-up, regardless of GVWR.. has to be licensed & &registered as a "Commercial" vehicle, and pay a weight fee) (no log books.. but still a Ripoff)

Joe

I agree with the RIP-OFF part.

There is an exception to that rule, Joe. If the truck is always hauling a camper, it can be a normal license plate and registration. The key word here is Always.

Dave

When one installs a camper it is still removable so how does the DVM determine what 'permanent camper installation' is. I want to install and camper on my truck but don't want to have to pay the extra $200.00 weight fee with it on there.