Highest GVWR with 3.73 gears

[happycamper]

I am planning on ordering a 2009 F350 LWB Crew Cab with 3.73 gears. We are fulltime RV'ers and it will replace our 2001 and be our only vehicle. What is the highest GVWR that I can get on this truck? Also, what is the best GCWR? Thanks.

[SmokeyWren]

Originally Posted by happycamper

2009 F350 LWB Crew Cab with 3.73 gears. .... What is the highest GVWR that I can get on this truck?

Ford has not released any 2009 specs yet, so assuming 2008 specs:

This sounds like an SRW. If so, then the highest GVWR is for a 4x4 PSD longbed CrewCab = 11,500 pounds.

4x2 has 300 pounds less GVWR but it weighs 470 pounds less, so payload is 170 pounds higher in a 4x2.

Also, what is the best GCWR? Thanks.

GCWR is 23,000 pounds for all F-350 PSD SRWs, regardless of other options.

But if it's a DRW, then the GVWR increases by 1,500 pounds to 13,000 pounds and the net payload increases by 1,190 pounds. So Ford figures the Dooley weighs about 310 pounds more than the SRW with the same options. The GCWR goes up about enough to cover the increased weight of the Dooley to 23,500.