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Never been to a rally before. Perhaps my wife and I can make it to one in October. We shall see. Thanks for the link. By the way what is FWIW? Mahalo nui loa!

Guys, Very informative and your right. Perhaps I am making this harder than what it seems. I understand all the definitions, the articles, and the video. It seems pretty easy until I start putting together scenarios. Thanks for the data and the reference materials. Have a good day. r/ Reggie

Wayne, Gary and Tom, I appreciate your efforts. Gary, you did answer my question. I can only do so much research before I have to take my vehicle to the weighing scale. Here is another question. Do all weighing scales enable you to measure all the data required to ensure your within the...

Is it safe to say that ?Ratings? are set and established numbers as dictated by the manufacturer regardless if it?s for the prime mover or the trailer? Is it also safe to say that ?Non-Ratings, (my own colloquialism?), are measured weights determined by scale? E.g. gross vehicle weight, gross...

Hello Emm, I read something from Bob Randall, author of The RV Buyer?s Survival Guide. A common fallacy with RV buyers is that any loaded unit will bring much more in trade? Remember putting on options is like home remodeling. What may be worth a great deal to you, can have little or no value...

I will stick with the 2008 tow guide. Thanks Gary. If I have any more questions, I will surely ask. r/ Reggie

Good Day to all, The Ford Fleet 2008 towing guide identifies for an F-350 with a 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel with an Axle Ration of 3.73, Crew Cab, SRW 4x4 is 15,200. The Ford Fleet 2013 towing guide identifies for an F-350 with a 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel with an Axle Ration of 3.73, Crew Cab, SRW 4x4 no...

Thanks for the definition Gary.

and roger. I am currently in the process of buying a 2013 F-450 Lariat with all the bells and whistles for the sole purpose of being used as the prime mover for the trailer. The F-350 will not be able to handle the weight. I have a 12" lift and the tailgate would be too high for the Fifth Wheel...

and roger. I will consider your advise when I chat with the wife about this. She has no clue what I am doing at this time. r/ Reggie

Joel, Thanks brother. Let me take a close look at what you attached. I will surely get back to you. Perhaps it will also take me 9+ years to obtain the knowledge you have today. r/ Reggie

Gary, I appreciate the quick response. I understand fully about the shipping weight. Of course having never RV'd before, I have no clue about what equipment will be needed or added, at least not yet. I will definitely use the public scale once I am in a position to do so to ensure the safety of...

Absolutely and Mahalo nui loa! Here is another question. Can it be assumed that when Ford lists Maximum Payload Weight Ratings that this means Cargo Capacity? Addtionally, Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight Rating implies GVWR for the trailer? I have put some data together on an excel spreadsheet...

and roger. I found that the library had too much information and because one only knows what they know, I realized I knew nothing. Where do I start? Lets see. I don't have any needs with reference to RVing. However, I do really want one. Vacationing, different scenery, "another first", and...

Good Day to ALL. This is my first time in this forum and I am glad a friend of mine found this site. I have never been in, owned, or operated an RV; however, a coworker has influenced me in RVing. I have been researching all kinds of data from the prime mover to the trailer. I have an idea of...