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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CKNSLS wrote:kw/00 wrote:
Owned both and currently truck in sig. Pulled loads with my 1/2 ton for a few years and never had an issue. I then bought the 1500HD, Loved that truck and it handled the load even better. Upgraded campers and still the 1500HD (2500) standard GM pulled well. Eventually got the truck in my sig and it's even more stable. Each has done the job without any issues pulling within the rated wieght. My only gripe about the new 1/2 tons is that they publish the ability to pull 10k or more. The power is there, but not the payload. Unfortunately the public has no idea and when I have explained it to some they just don't understand. Regardless there are some really nice 1/2 ton trucks hitting the market, just keep within ur true ratings and all should be good. Has there been a difference in handling the wieght going to a 3/4 ton...? Yep in my case definitely. The same can be said when I pull my fifth wheel with my parents dually.
The manufacturers never discuss payload in relation to towing or tongue weight. You are right-guys who buy half ton trucks never open the drivers door and look at the payload amount.
I have been aware of EVERY payload rating on EVERY vehicle I've ever owned. There is over $10,000.00 price difference here between a 1/2 ton and a 3/4 ton, so I am fully aware of the payload. I would love a 3/4 ton but can not afford the difference (my trailer costs barely more then 10K) so I have had to choose a 1/2 ton with a decent payload and a light trailer.
