Thinking about the next Tow Vehicle
Thinking about the next tow vehicle, currently leasing a Dodge Ram 1/2 ton. and going to buy something used. Our TT is 5,100 lbs - dry weight, 25 ft.. Anyone towing with a newer V6 either truck or ...
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Lwiddis wrote:
Do the nominated trucks all have sufficient payload for an estimated 650 to 700 pounds of tongue weight and your family with what you want to carry in the truck? And I believe those trucks all have a shorter wheelbase than your current Ram…one of the reasons I moved from a Tahoe to a 1500.
Problem is once he loads up, it's likely going to be up around 7000lb with a hitch weight of 800-1000lb.
Even with the 1/2 ton trucks, pay attention to the payload numbers. They can vary from 950lb to 2500lb. Toward the upper end, that's plenty. At the lower end, you are likely to be overloaded.
The turbo V6's will have plenty of power but will the chassis be able to handle it.
Currently have an F250 on a similar size trailer (had it before buying the current trailer) and it tows real nice. I wouldn't object to an appropriately spec'd 1/2 ton but 3/4 ton doesn't cost much more.
