Towing help - again

jffnkrn wrote:
First off, Thanks to all for their comments. Weather I like the outcome or not, it is what it is. The vehicle is a Gas engine. So my concerns or questioning as well as others. Why could the same vehicle with different gears or a diesel engine haul that much more weight. anywhere from 2 to 4 thousand pounds. I am still a bit confused. My previous vehicle had a towing capacity of 6400 lbs. and we towed around about 7200 pounds before we really got into the weight thingy. But we did it, yes up big long hills at about 25 to 40 MPH and after 160 K miles on it, had proceeded to go through a rear end, an engine and a transmission. This all at around 100 K miles. So I am almost inclined to by the trailer we like, shipping weight of 9255 lbs. and a carrying capacity of 2915 lbs. deal with it for a bit and then either trade in the truck or upgrade the gearing to 4:10. or what about 3:93 gears. anyhow, my info and I appreciate the input you all have provided. Additional input is welcome and appreciated. Good Luck & Be Safe ! ! !

You're still missing the real point; it's not what you can TOW, it's what you can CARRY. Your truck simply doesn't have the =payload= to CARRY a FW that weight. You're talking about a GVW on the FW you mentioned of 12,170 lbs. Figuring 20% of that, you get 2,432 lbs on the pin at GVW. This does not take into account the fuel, people, FW hitch and "stuff" you might be carrying in the truck before you even hitch up. You put that kind of weight on your truck and it'll look like you're trolling for B-17's over Berlin, if you tow at night. I agree with the others; find the FW you really like, new or used, and buy enough truck to tow it, or lower your sights and get a FW that will fit within the capabilities of your current truck and live with it until you can get the truck/FW combo you =really= want.

Lyle