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outwestbound
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Apr 11, 2014

calculating trailer vs 5th wheel towing capacity question

Sorry to be a pest, but another question to check on methodology; not really interested in a Ford vs RAM truck dust up. I'm looking to buy a 1 ton to tow a 5th wheel. I want to know the math behind a ...
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dezl_dr
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Apr 20, 2014
I was towing 70 with 17,000 load, it was fine. The 3.73 in the Ford was about perfect. All the new trucks have way more power than anyone needs.

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