For those on the 1/2 ton vs 3/4 ton bubble...
After upgrading from a half ton at the beginning of summer, we just got back from our first long trip involving steep hills with our new 3/4 ton. Just wanted to pass on our experiences. If you're tryi...
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dugwms wrote:
Hill start assist? Wonderful thing. Saw other trucks stopping in traffic on steep hills try to get started and rolling backwards several feet or gassing it and spinning the tires on wet pavement.
Grade braking? Awesome. Speed never increased more than 3 miles and hour regardless how steep the descent and I never touched the breaks. Always in control, never felt like the trailer was pushing the truck.
I realize it is very dependent on circumstances but having a better tow vehicle makes traveling a much better experience.
These two features make such a HUGE difference in safety. 1/2 ton drivers just don't realize what they don't have. I've towed with a 1/2 ton truck. I know the difference first hand.
