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TexasPride22
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Feb 09, 2017

found out what my truck is rated for got questions now

well after finding out what my truck can do, which is 10k towing and 1645 payload. also that TT i mentioned in my last post it was a scam i didn't pay for it though just did my homework about it. l...
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tomkaren13
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Feb 09, 2017
rbpru wrote:
I am a fan of rating a half ton for about 6500 lbs. loaded TT weight which gives you about 750 lbs. on the tongue or more.

These are my CAT scale numbers and I have had good results with my 2010 E-Boost F-150 in all sorts of terrain.

Any thing over 7000 lbs. loaded for the road and I would opt for a 3/4 ton or larger.

It is a matter of how much wear and tear you want to subject your TV too.


X2 I will add my rule 1/2 ton truck, keep dry weight of trailer under 6000. Stay safe!

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