can I increase my tow vehicle's tow rating
am confused. just read in july. manufacturer's use engine power for tow rating but further states if you improve performance it won't improve tow rating?
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Much depends on the tow vehicle.
If its a small V8 or V6 1/2 ton size vehicle/suv/van/etc the vehicles frame/brakes/trannies are close to maxed out using the mfg tow rating.
Other vehicles like a new gen 3/4 ton diesel are the most under rated vehicle out here....mostly because of low 6000-6500 RAWR. These trucks may have the same engine/frame/brakes/tranny front and rear axles/etc as the 3500 SRW trucks ( example Fords F250 with the camper package or heavy service pack).
Of course this doesn't change the mfg tow rating.
If its a small V8 or V6 1/2 ton size vehicle/suv/van/etc the vehicles frame/brakes/trannies are close to maxed out using the mfg tow rating.
Other vehicles like a new gen 3/4 ton diesel are the most under rated vehicle out here....mostly because of low 6000-6500 RAWR. These trucks may have the same engine/frame/brakes/tranny front and rear axles/etc as the 3500 SRW trucks ( example Fords F250 with the camper package or heavy service pack).
Of course this doesn't change the mfg tow rating.
