5th Wheel w/ 1/2 Ton

Hybridhunter wrote:
1)The current F150HD has a "stronger / more rigid" frame than your old Dodge.
2) Your truck in fact weighs about 500lbs more than F150 Crew Cab
3) With a lower payload rating than MOST F150 HD's lol
4) 240 horsepower (stay out of the left lane!!)
5) Your Dodge has smaller diameter brakes front and rear
6) Lack of 4 channel ABS and proportioning.....

Those in glass trucks shouldn't throw stones.
But you made my point, the F150 specs out well, or your truck doesn't, take your pick!
And that 245hp chunk of iron under the hood is the cause of the weight disparity. I have driven both, and I can say without a doubt, that era of Dodge Ram is no more tough or capable than the current F150 EB that you detest so much.

And since you mentioned stability.... ABS, stability control, trailer sway control, bigger brakes, shorter stopping, better handling and better steering on the F150 are certainly no second to ANY older 3/4 ton truck.

Well guess you are working slightly uninformed.

1)The current F150HD has a "stronger / more rigid" frame than your old Dodge. You might think about that, best a 150 is is 8,200 GVW, mine while rated at 8,800, rides on one ton springs and sway bar. It is a very solid ride.
2) Your truck in fact weighs about 500lbs more than F150 Crew Cab I think with the Cummins and I weigh more than you think.
3) With a lower payload rating than MOST F150 HD's lol I would debate that, I am over GVWR, yet haven engaged stock over loads, no bags. The F150 has about 600# between GVWR and the total combined GAWR, I have a margin of 2,484#
4) 240 horsepower (stay out of the left lane!!) Well I not sure about that, I pull that 11,000# 5er at 55 to 60 up 6% to 7% grades, with a set of 3.55's in the diff. I spend a good deal of time in the left lane. Yes the engine is chipped, but just a bit.
5) Your Dodge has smaller diameter brakes front and rear Well more than enough, almost had a car around the 5er rear bumper in a quick stop on HY 26. That and the Pacbrake they just rest on long grades.
6) Lack of 4 channel ABS and proportioning..... No, but still has ABS at least on the rear.

I don't despise the F150, just feel that many think that they can well handle a 10,000# fiver, just need a set of supper springs or bags! I don't need either, as the rig sits level even while over the listed GVWR.

Steering is precise, 263,000 miles and a little maintenance, no issues with tight precise steering. I drive state highways like these almost evey time I go out, zero room for error!