How do you really judge TV adequacy anymore?
I've spent a lot of time looking at the ever-changing capabilities of pick-ups, and a separate thread earlier today really go me thinking about the uselessness of truck categories. The 1/2, 3/4 and 1...
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You make a valid point Bert when we read all of your reply and not just part of it:
Quote; Bert says;
** Larger / Heavier frames, brake components, suspension components, drive-line components, a completely different transmission, full floaters, etc. All of that stuff is night and day different. If anyone believes a 1500 truck is just as capable because it has the same or more payload as a 2500 truck, or based any other number like tow ratings, or has some super duper package, they're living in Fantasyland**.
Some folks always bit into the F150HDPP can actually carry 3100-3300 lb payload on tiny 4800 rawr.
Payload stickers are based on GVWR numbers with no respect to the fact payloads in the rv world will be placed in the bed or hanging off the rear bumper. This can overload the trucks RAWR especially the 3000 lb + F150 payloads.
Quote; Bert says;
** Larger / Heavier frames, brake components, suspension components, drive-line components, a completely different transmission, full floaters, etc. All of that stuff is night and day different. If anyone believes a 1500 truck is just as capable because it has the same or more payload as a 2500 truck, or based any other number like tow ratings, or has some super duper package, they're living in Fantasyland**.
Some folks always bit into the F150HDPP can actually carry 3100-3300 lb payload on tiny 4800 rawr.
Payload stickers are based on GVWR numbers with no respect to the fact payloads in the rv world will be placed in the bed or hanging off the rear bumper. This can overload the trucks RAWR especially the 3000 lb + F150 payloads.
