¾ ton vs 1 ton SRW
I am looking to purchase a new truck, probably later this year. In the Ford brochure under the heading of “Mechanical” it lists “Rear Suspension” and shows “Axle rating, 6,200 LBS (F-250); 7,280 LBS (...
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~DJ~ wrote:billtex wrote:~DJ~ wrote:
A 1 ton is $700 more than a 3/4. Does anyone actually think they are getting bigger axles and brakes for $700?
You sure won't get 19.5 wheels and tires for $700.
Get the 1 ton....
You won't get 19.5 on an F350 either. You have to step up to an F450 and then it is slightly more than $700. :B
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No...but he would have the additional payload of the 1 ton and would not need to purchase 19.5's
sugarhill wrote:
But I run a 3/4 ton SB with a heavy camper.
I am VERY comfortable with our truck/TC combo.
Yes...but you already owned the truck. OP is truck shopping.
We had the same situation; already owned a 3/4 ton for towing our AirStream and then bought a TC also.
When we buy a new truck...it will be a 1 ton.
The single most valuable advice promoted on this forum is "buy the 1 ton".
It is also likely the most ignored.
You can save yourself a lot of headaches, get a lot more flexibility, a greater margin of safety...if you just buy the 1 ton.
The is no good reason to buy a 3/4 ton over a 1 ton...especially when talking about carrying a TC.
It really is that simple.
