Tow Opinion
I have an opportunity on a great deal on a 2014 Streamlite Ultra Lite 30KBS. However, my main concern is that it is too much trailer for my 1500 Ram. I have my Ram setup for towing, 3.92 gears, ...
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camp-n-family wrote:
...frames, suspension, and brakes play a part too but aren't usually rated with an individual limiting number and are capable of supporting much higher weights than the artificially low Payload ratings...
And how do you know this? Do you have a link to information showing that half ton trucks are far more capable than the manufacturer claims?
Many 3/4 tons are essentially derated one ton trucks, for registration purposes in states that charge by GVWR.
Some half tons, like the truck in my sig, or an F-150 with the max payload package, have close to the capability of a 3/4 ton. A lot of half tons, OTOH, are little more than grocery getters, suitable for pulling a boat to the lake or a trip to the lumber yard, and not much more.
