TT Weight limits: theory and reality
There are a ton of threads here regarding the proper matching of TV and TT. Based on what I learned here, I made a very expensive decision to upgrade my brand new 1/2 ton to a 1 ton TV so that I would...
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Gr8life wrote:DiskDoctr wrote:
A 30%, 50%, or even 80% cushion for towing capacities is very easy to obtain. All it takes is money. Sometimes LOTS of money.
The difference in cost between my 2500HD and my previous 1500 was less than $3,000. The payload went from 1,500 pounds to 3,200 pounds or 213%. What's so expensive about that?
The difference for the OP was a 1500 to a 3500hd. For the sake of discussion, it could be a paid for 1500 to a new 2500hd or 3500hd, or any other TVs, too.
Granted, in your example, not much difference, but I'll bet there are quit a few folks in the 'work with what I have' vs 'buy a new xyz for a TV'
Eithe r point is valid. Why not go bigger for safety cushion and It's good enough why waste extra dough. I see both sides.
Now...if you are offering to foot the bill, I know which I'd choose! Lol.
