Why all the hate on 1/2 ton tvs
Like the title says I have read many posts that basically suggest that towing a 30ish foot Tt with a 1/2 ton truck is wrong and your going to Indanger your family and anyone around you on the road tha...
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ib516 wrote:Speedogomer wrote:
I have a half ton truck, no issues towing for me.
Sure a 2500 would be better towing, but I daily drive my truck.
I tow 10 days a year. I drive without a trailer the other 355. The trade offs of having a 2500 for me don't add up.
10 days of slightly better towing or 355 days of slightly worse ride, fuel cost, slight worse ability to park, slightly decreased braking and acceleration unloaded (yes 3/4 and 1 tons brake worse and accelerate slower than 1500s, look it up).... no thanks.
I like the way you think. I agree 100%. I have a 2500 series, but I think a 1500 series is a great choice for those that have RVs lighter than mine. Get the right tool for the job you want it to do.
Or said another way... Set your priorities you want out of your truck and choose accordingly.
