I'm not sure if this applies everywhere, but in Ontario at least, you can ask the dealer for a document called the N.V.I.S. (New Vehicle Information Sheet). This document gives the usual weight information plus the actual shipping weight of that particular vehicle. For one F350 SRW CC that we looked at, the shipping weight was shown as 6950 lbs, with GVWR of 11,400 lbs, this leaves you with an actual payload for that truck as equipped at the factory of 4450 lbs.
Knowing the actual shipping weight along with the GVWR is very helpful in comparing trucks.
The numbers you quote seem pretty typical for a 250/2500 series truck pulling a Montana. You are about 600lbs over the GVWR. You should also check the axle ratings to see how they are.
How you feel about this is up to you; but for us, the answer is in our sig. line.
OntMont (John and Donna)
2005 Montana 3670RL
2001 Silverado 2500HD Duramax (& 53 Ford F-10)
(2007 Silverado "Classic" 3500 DRW D/A on order)
2001 Border Collie to ride herd on us.
