Tow Capacity Comparisons For 2015 Trucks
Here are three links to some truck brand comparisons for half-ton, three-quarter and one ton trucks with some jaw dropping surprises. Half-ton Truck Realistic Towing Capacity Three-quarter Ton...
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JIMNLIN wrote:JIMNLIN is concerned about the lack of GAWR. Apparently, he’s never noticed that under normal load conditions, GVWR will be exceeded before the combined GAWRs.
Apparently you haven't noticed some of the newer trucks with those high GVWRs and low RAWR have a high payload that exceeds the RAWR/tire load ratings.
My concern was specifically with the 2500 RAM/etc I mentioned in my above reply that the calculator says could tow a 16000 lb 5th wheel or a TT. I think most folks would agree a 16000 lb 5th wheel trailer will have too much pin weight for any 3/4 ton trucks tires wheels and rear suspension (RAWR).
A 16000 lb bumper pull trailer on this truck is some thing I wouldn't recommend anyone doing.
Color it any way you want IMO the calculator is a dangerous tool and needs to warn newbys that it doesn't take RAWR into consideration.
Okay, I'm curious now. Please provide the following certification ratings and weight of your truck:
GCWR:
GVWR:
Front GAWR:
Rear GAWR:
Your truck's GVW:
