TXiceman wrote:
And the 3/4 ton truck users continue to gather in little flocks seeking safety in number and burying their heads in the sand.
Not a thing wrong with a 3/4 ton truck or for that matter a 1/2 ton truck, provided you use it within the manufacturers ratings.
Ken
I understand what you're saying, but riddle me this; My 2012 Crew Cab, 4X4 F250 has a GVWR of 10,000lbs. I weighed the truck by itself when I first got it and it weighed over 7,000lbs. According to the towing guide, the maximum loaded 5th wheel trailer weight that it can haul is 15,200lbs. Using the oft used kingpin weight ratio of 20% of total trailer weight, that's 3,040lbs. Which would put the vehicle weight over the GVWR before a driver and passenger even got in the truck. So, which manufacturers rating do you follow? The GVWR or maximum loaded 5th wheel trailer weight? Gather around my little flock.
