Lantley wrote:
jmtandem wrote:
So like I have said before, for "me", the HDT just makes sense it may or may not make sense for others but it is an option that should NOT be over looked if your dragging a heavy trailer.
With your toyhauler, the Dodge was near the limit of what it can easily tow so it was working hard up hills while the HDT is nowhere near the limit of what it can tow, or what it has been towing for over 700,000 miles, and what you will tow with it. The whole towing issue is much easier and less stressful. The HDT when really working was towing at a gross of around 80,000 pounds with likely 40,000 pounds or more in the trailer. Now it is towing less than half that. And HDT's are industrial strength designed to tow heavy all day for basically forever. I think you have a great setup that will never be over the tow rating, over gross, or over payload.
While an HDT will out pull any pick up truck all of MR. Cobs analysis is based on his 2003 model. Pick ups have improved and increased capacities and features quite a lot since 2003. A 2013 DRW diesel from any of the big three will not struggle pulling Mr. Cobbs rig.
I agree they will not compare to the HDT but they will be night and day vs. the 03
Howdy Lantley,
Yes I have based all of my writings on the experience I have had with my 2003 Dodge, I am well aware that my one ton is ten years old. I know that the new one tons have a bit more power and torque, that said they are still toys when compared to an HDT and cost significantly MORE and will wear out working hard where the HDT will be just humming along. This is a personal choice folks must make based on THEIR needs, finances and expectations. I am very happy with my choice not to say one size fits all.
Dave
