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L - 13 Mar 2006 03:26 GMT

1. I think I understand what is evolved in leveling TT and maybe FW but
what does one do with a Class C.

2. How do I determine the type truck, i.e., F250 for given trailer FW
size or weight.

Regards

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RAM³ - 13 Mar 2006 03:48 GMT

> 1. I think I understand what is evolved in leveling TT and maybe FW but
> what does one do with a Class C.

The same thing as with a trailer [TT or FW]: note the amount and direction
of slant then, after setting the requisite amount of blocks to insure a
level surface, drive up onto the blocks.

> 2. How do I determine the type truck, i.e., F250 for given trailer FW
> size or weight.

Determine the GVWR of the trailer then select a truck with at least 1,000
pounds greater towing capacity. If that truck's GVWR isn't high enough to
enable it to carry 25% of the FW's GVWR as cargo [15% of a TT's GVWR],
select a larger-capability vehicle.

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L - 19 Mar 2006 22:04 GMT

>>2. How do I determine the type truck, i.e., F250 for given trailer FW
>>size or weight.
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RAM³,
Thanks for your reply but I appear to be missing a key link on the
weight calculations. Just for practice I looked up a FW with a GVRW of
8140 #
and then I looked upa Ford F-150 and F-250. I use only the F-150 specs
here but the GCWR was 11500 pounds does that mean F-150 is OK.
Thanks for the help.

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B F Lake - 19 Mar 2006 22:08 GMT

> >>2. How do I determine the type truck, i.e., F250 for given trailer FW
> >>size or weight.
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> here but the GCWR was 11500 pounds does that mean F-150 is OK.
> Thanks for the help.

http://www.klenger.net/arctic-fox/weight/

Regards,
Barry

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RAM³ - 20 Mar 2006 01:37 GMT

>>>2. How do I determine the type truck, i.e., F250 for given trailer FW
>>>size or weight.
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> here but the GCWR was 11500 pounds does that mean F-150 is OK.
> Thanks for the help.

The GCWR of 11,500# *includes* the total weight of the truck [including all
occupants, cargo, fuel, etc.] *and* the trailer's GVWR [8140?] thus that
truck, as loaded, would have to weigh less than 3,360#.

Somehow, I'd be tremendously surprised if *any* current half-ton pickup
would weigh less than 4,000 pounds empty, much less with fuel, hitch,
passengers, etc.

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