rhagfo wrote:
I use to tow/carry 1,700# over my GVWR, but still within axle ratings with our old 2001 Ram 2500. Worked fine, why I got a bigger TV? THE INTERNET AND PARANOIA, Owners manual states it is unsafe to exceed any stated weight rating, a decent lawyer will use that if involved in an accident!
I fixed it for you....
Have no doubt that the new truck pulls/handles better. It should, and it's ok to justify dumping your trusty old 24 valve for something bigger, newer, better, more comfortable and capable.
But the day I spend $ because of some new found paranoia over a largely un founded highly unlikely event that then involves a frivolous lawsuit,is the day I need to hang up the keys and phone up the senior care facility and tell them to come pick me up....AFTER I'm able to verify the gvwr, rawr and running weight of the geriatric bUS!
