How much can this truck REALLY tow?
Hi, I got my garage organized so my wife and I can fit both cars in. My dreams of owning a great big, 3/4 ton 4x4 crew cab were dashed when I realized I was squeezing just to get out of my current mid...
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Engine should be fine. The turbo will actually make it better than most gas V8's in the mountains. You lose something like 4% of power for every 1000ft of altitude, so a 250hp V8 at 7,000ft is only going to have around 180hp. With a turbo, there will be negligible loss of power. No you won't be passing people going up steep grades but should be fine.
Payload is where you will be marginal.
- 800lb tounge weight (12% of 6500: Not buying you will stay light)
- 100lb hitch
- 150lb wife
That puts you at 1050lbs loaded. That doesn't leave much space for stuff in the truck.
Probably OK if you are careful with loading but you can't put half a cord of firewood in the back.
Payload is where you will be marginal.
- 800lb tounge weight (12% of 6500: Not buying you will stay light)
- 100lb hitch
- 150lb wife
That puts you at 1050lbs loaded. That doesn't leave much space for stuff in the truck.
Probably OK if you are careful with loading but you can't put half a cord of firewood in the back.
