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BeerBrewer
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Dec 10, 2018

How much trailer can the new 1/2 ton trucks tow?

I'm new to RVing and I'm in the market for a new TV. Ideally I'd like a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, but these trucks require commercial plates, which makes driving on Long Island (NY State) difficult, so I'...
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APT
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Dec 10, 2018
6000 pounds dry. Over that and many half ton owners agree they are at their comfort limits.

As you stop by dealer lots to test drive trucks, pay attention to as equipped payload. I heard that Ram has bumped theirs up for 2018+ models, but they have had the lowest overall for same equipment/cab combo for many years.

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