Can you tow over GVWR

[mike314]

Ok I don't own either the truck or the 5er but hear me out. I am looking at a Ford F350 XLT DRW Crew Cab 7.3L V8 176" WB 4x2 4:30 ratio gas powered truck. On Ford's site, it shows that configuration as follows:


Curb weight 6,963 lbs
Max. Front GAWR 5,250 lbs

Max. Rear GAWR 10,300 lbs
MAX GCWR 28,000 lbs

MAX GVWR 20,500 lbs


Now I'm looking at a 44 foot Toy Hauler with these stats:
Dry Weight: 12595 lbs
GVWR: 21000 lbs
Payload: 8405 lbs


Yes, I see the GVWR of the 5er is larger than the trucks Max 5th wheel towing but in theory if I do not overload the truck, and one should never, I can pull this off correct. Say the toy hauler gets loaded to 18,000 lbs the above truck should be able to handle it, again granted you don't overload.


Obviously, the 5er can be loaded that high but you should never tow at max GVWR anyway, but can something like this work safely?


Thanks all in advance