Help with new tow vehicle
Greetings, I'm looking for help in determining what vehicle to purchase for towing a new to me travel trailer. I'm looking at the new Ford 150 Eco boost, Chevy 5.3L 1500, or a used 250/2500 diesel....
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Another consideration(s) are:
How long do you plan to keep the TV? Close, at, or over the limits will have
it wear out sooner than later
How good a driver are you? Even then, the best driver in the world may not be
able to manhandle the situation that a bigger TV 'might' have a better chance of
That is the main reason for bigger (higher class) trucks...along with the fact
that they will last longer
To the OEM design team, that is called or referenced to as 'design margin'. To the
public, that is called 'safety factor'
The closer to the rating...the less 'design margin' is left. More so when over...
How long do you plan to keep the TV? Close, at, or over the limits will have
it wear out sooner than later
How good a driver are you? Even then, the best driver in the world may not be
able to manhandle the situation that a bigger TV 'might' have a better chance of
That is the main reason for bigger (higher class) trucks...along with the fact
that they will last longer
To the OEM design team, that is called or referenced to as 'design margin'. To the
public, that is called 'safety factor'
The closer to the rating...the less 'design margin' is left. More so when over...
