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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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Tyler0215
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Oct 01, 2015
I still have my 1983 regal 5er because of the incredible cheapness of new units. The frames, siding, carpet, cabinets, even the furniture is cheaply made and looks that way.
As far as new trucks go, as long as mommies need a P.U for a grocery getter the prices will remain high. Pickups are the new station wagons.

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