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Forum: General Sportsmobile

09-01-2009, 10:26 AM

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Empty SMB weighs same as GVWR

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Posted By Ford_6L_E350

Re: Empty SMB weighs same as GVWR

The drawbacks of being over 10,000# (but within GVWR ratings) that I know of are:

- The earlier mentioned issue with AAA towing limitations. Probably applies to any flatbed tow truck.

- I...

Forum: General Sportsmobile

08-25-2009, 05:24 PM

Replies: 65

Empty SMB weighs same as GVWR

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Posted By Ford_6L_E350

Re: Empty SMB weighs same as GVWR

We probably can't change our GVWR. But, an upfitter who certifies the vehicle to meet FMVSS can certify it to a different GVWR. Quigley recertifies their vans, but unfortunately they recertify to a...

Forum: General Sportsmobile

08-25-2009, 10:37 AM

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Empty SMB weighs same as GVWR

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Posted By Ford_6L_E350

Re: Empty SMB weighs same as GVWR

Salem-Kroger formally increased the GVWR of my van. They gave me the choice of 11000# or my choice below that. I chose 9999#. AAA won't tow over 10,000 GVWR without special RV coverage. 9999# gets me...

Forum: General Sportsmobile

08-17-2009, 08:37 PM

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Empty SMB weighs same as GVWR

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Posted By Ford_6L_E350

Re: Empty SMB weighs same as GVWR

Around 2003 Ford stopped supplying full floating rear axles on vans. Why? Cost.

My 2004 has a semi floating rear axle.

Mike

Forum: General Sportsmobile

08-15-2009, 04:56 PM

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Empty SMB weighs same as GVWR

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Posted By Ford_6L_E350

Re: Empty SMB weighs same as GVWR

When S-K did my 4wd conversion, the front WR and GVWR were both raised. GVWR now is 9999# - my choice since over 10,000# GVWR can cause other issues - including AAA may not tow vehicles over 10,000...

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