Are You Buying All These Half-ton Claims?

Lantley wrote:

mich800 wrote:

Lantley wrote:
I buy all the half ton claims as long as you include all the parameters and the fine print.
Problems arise when we focus on only some of the parameters, ignore a few parameters and disregard the fine print and other disclaimers.

Marketing departments loudly boast of the tow rating, in some cases promote payload and smother all other parameters and disclaimers leading to lots of confusion and improperly matched combos

That is the case with ALL trucks. From the compact mini truck all the way to the one ton and beyond. The bigger trucks are no more immune to fine print than any other.

I agree there is a line and a debate between SRW trucks and DRW trucks.
There is also a debate between duallies and MDT's.

Nevertheless this thread referred to 1/2 ton trucks.
My comments apply to all size light duty trucks.
Stay within all of your parameters and you can trust/believe the ratings. When you fudge and ignore some of the ratings, disregard the fine print and disclaimers you set yourself up for a towing experience that is less than optimal.

I agree. I just do not know why some post about half tons and imply the specs are inaccurate but if you put some arbitrary and outdated title on it like one ton you can just toss the manual because it is all good. I find it hypocritical some will maintain you must stay within the manufactures specs but not if it is a half ton because the manufacturers specs are wrong.