Are You Buying All These Half-ton Claims?
"All-New F-150 Can Tow a Ram, a Silverado & Haul Two Hondas" Tows 12,200, claimed. (Ford Truck Enthusiasts) I guess we can soon do away with our 3/4 & 1-tonners. In a couple years the capacity rac...
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spoon059 wrote:Gr8life wrote:
A pickup with 10,000 pound gvwr only costs a little more than one with a 7,500 pound rating and will tow the same trailer better. I did not say the 7,500 pound model was worthless, dangerous, or inadequate. There are lots of reasons to choose the various models.
In my research, I was able to buy my Tundra for about $7000 less than a relatively base 3/4 ton truck at the time. That is over 20% higher cost and would have been more money than I was comfortable spending.
As it sits now, my Tundra has sufficient payload, rear axle, tow capacity and tire capacity to handle my current trailer and my next trailer needs.
To save $7000 and still have a vehicle that meets my needs is a no-brainer to me. I never once suggested that a 3/4 ton or heavier truck WOULDN'T meet my needs, but it sure seems that you suggested that a half ton doesn't meet the needs of anyone towing.
Did you buy new and what did you pay? If you don't mind sharing, anyway.
Right now in my area I could get a Ram 6.4 for around $32k and a Ram CTD for around $37k. These are basic Tradesman models, but the essentials are there - 4wd, cloth seats, AC, keyless, power windows/doors, etc. Add maybe $1000 to make it a 3500.
I doubt I could get a Tundra for much less, and I doubt a Tundra is any easier on gas than the 6.4.
