Towing heavy with a single wheel 3500
I'm looking at possibly upgrading to a larger and heavier fiver in the future (Columbus 385BH or similar) and each one is right around 13k dry/15k GVW, some pushing 16k gross. My current fiver is arou...
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Issue is not tow capacity per say, but PAYLOAD! If you do not have the payload, you do not have the tow capacity. I have ALWAYS been better off with trucks slightly underpower, correct payload, than one with the power and too little payload. My mdt is a grand example of that. 175/336 IDI7.3L diesel. While it is not a cross country rig, for the local towing of my equipment trailer that is 12K, its great.
Really, one should setup the truck initially based on payload, be it a single or dual setup, then power/drivetrain based on your useage. NOT my useage, or some egg-in-eer/sales person/warranty dept in detroit.......BUT how and where you will use the rig!
Marty
Really, one should setup the truck initially based on payload, be it a single or dual setup, then power/drivetrain based on your useage. NOT my useage, or some egg-in-eer/sales person/warranty dept in detroit.......BUT how and where you will use the rig!
Marty
