dodge guy wrote:
Camper G wrote:
While I appreciate the drivers post and understand that stuff happens, the combination of highway speeds, brake failure (his statements) and in my opinion a marginal tow vehicle, improper loading (heavy items on the rear bumper, regardless of weight is not a good idea) was a recipe for disaster.
I'm glad everyone is ok and that's what is most important. Can you tow a rig that long and heavy with an suv? Yes. Should you? I wouldn't personally. To me that rig is at least 2500HD truck or one ton van territory. I like to have more margin than most which improves my chances and safety when bad things happen.
That's an Excursion. A 3/4 ton SUV based on the 3/4-1 ton Super Duty. Vehicle wasn't an issue. Loading was. Your 2500 Ram is basically the same vehicle.
Not really. My truck has a stiffer suspension, load range E tires and over 3100 lbs of payload. I don't know of an excursion that has that much payload. The X is a good tow vehicle, but it is an SUV.
