Terryallan wrote:
Grit dog wrote:
On one side of the coin, that's a fair amount of trailer for a half ton, but on the flip side , none of the weight cops on here would be saying anything if it was a beloved max tow max whatever Eco Boost ford.
Bottom line, it's a very capable half ton truck and 7000lbs is not out of line for any newer half ton in good shape. If you have the higher geared rear end, it won't be as fast as lower rear gears. Maybe have to drop a gear sooner, or pull a hill a little slower.
However, what the masses here seem to forget is that for a particular model truck, the chassis' are basically the same. Same frame, front end, rear end strength, brakes, etc.
You may want to upgrade a couple things depending on how hard or far you're pulling, like a transmission cooler if it doesn't have an external cooler, or maybe the rear suspension. But at that, you have a wd hitch so suspension shouldn't be a problem.
Hooker up and go!
Actually a 7400lb tow capacity is NOT all that good for ANY truck. And no matter what it is, when you hook a 6600lb DRY TT to a 7400lb tow capacity truck. It is over loaded when the family gets in.
Y'all need to think in practical terms and beyond just what you read.....just a little, cause that's all that's needed in this case.
Yes the old bisquit is right. Tire ratings and rawr DO matter. But a 2klb payload rating on the ops truck is decent for most half tons. Tow rating is typically determined by 2 things, for the same truck model. Rear gears and a trans cooler.
You're gonna run this guy off to sell his camper for a dome tent, or have him in a 350 Dooley before it's over.
If Nissan makes the Titan with 7400 and up to 9400 or whatever towing cap, I guarantee it has the same axles, wheels, frame, brakes etc. May have a heavier rear spring. Will have a lower rear end and probably a better trans cooler, but that's it. Plus with a wdh and a max of 12-1400 lb tongue on that trailer, the ONLY thing I'd worry about is keeping the trans cool pulling grades or super hot weather. Heck he said it's only a few weekender trips.
Some of you would rather trade up than add a trans cooler and some overloads.
I know a guy like this. Great family friend, like my second father. He goes thru more trucks and campers. Think he enjoys it actuall but new truck, bigger camper, truck is too rough, smaller truck, smaller camper, camper is too small, bigger camper.......etc. fact is, any of the combos he's ever owned were just fine and he's used them in most combinations, but he gets to reading and not thinking and then he's trading in his truck again.
Some of you could find something wrong with a piece of warm apple pie and a scoop of ice cream.
