Arbitrary numbers?
Hello, I'm new here. Just wanted to get your opinion on this? https://rvlifemag.com/towing-half-ton-three-quarter-ton/ He ends the article with "Is it worth possibly giving up independent fro...
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shelbyfv wrote:
Another first post Can-Am RV plug? There was one yesterday on another forum.
No plug here, I'm just towing with a half ton and trying to get to the bottom of all this.
My big question is that my f-150 has as high or higher ratings than a 3\4 ton from 15 - 20 years ago, ( in HP and tow ratings). Those older trucks towed heavier RV's than we tow today based on construction Technics. So riddle me this? This bible of tow specs that everyone errors on the side of safety for, is it kind of "arbitrary"?
I realize there's a limit of ridiculousness, like I wouldn't tow a 15000lbs rig with a half ton. That being said , with better trailer brakes and modern half tons built today. Are the tow specs just a good guide line these days?
And I know your going to ask, I'm towing a 2015 Keystone Cougar 25rks 5er that weighs 6300lbs dry, 1125lbs pin weight. Its marketed as a "half ton towable 5th wheel" I'm only over some of my specs by 2 or 3%. It handles and stops just fine.
Your thoughts?
