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DogFatherFL
Explorer
Sep 17, 2015

A 1500 Series (1/2 ton) PU truck, for towing a 5th wheel.

According to the towing guides, 1/2 ton trucks max out about 11K lb, when it comes to towing. Not enough for a 5er. I noticed the Big 3, do not put a 3.9 or 4.1 rear axle in their 1/2 ton PUs. Even...
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wing_zealot
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Sep 30, 2015
"Would you suggest a model that barely qualifies or one more capable?

You got a bunch of 16D nails to drive. You got a 16 oz. hammer, a 20 oz. framing hammer and a 20 lb. sledge hammer. All are qualified and are capable of pounding nails. I would suggest you use the one that works out best for you. Just because it's more capable doesn't mean it's the best fit for you. What works for me may not work for you.

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