A 1-ton vs. 3/4 ton
A friend bought a lightweight 5th wheel trailer, I don't recall the brand. He likes it. His old truck conked out and he bought a new 3/4 ton Ford. I asked him how it pulls it and he bragged on it, lik...
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If properly matched (actual weights) to the truck capability then 3/4 ton can be a great towing platform.
Same for 1 ton SRW...or a 1/2 ton truck etc
It is all about knowing what the trucks Axle Ratings are vs the Axle Weights so one can make an educated decision on how much 'weight carrying capacity' is available for PIN weight or Tongue weight
I tow a 14K 5vr with a 2007 3500 SRW.......pin weight puts be right at RAWR
Todays 250/2500s are capable of towing that same 5vr
Same for 1 ton SRW...or a 1/2 ton truck etc
It is all about knowing what the trucks Axle Ratings are vs the Axle Weights so one can make an educated decision on how much 'weight carrying capacity' is available for PIN weight or Tongue weight
I tow a 14K 5vr with a 2007 3500 SRW.......pin weight puts be right at RAWR
Todays 250/2500s are capable of towing that same 5vr
