Will a 3/4 ton do
I have an rv that is at the 14000 GVWR. I need a new tow vehicle and was wondering if a 2500 or 3/4 ton truck would safely tow this. I would appreciate your knowledgeable input on this. Would this ...
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mkirsch wrote:Grit dog wrote:
The "difference" is some people posses a greater knowledge and the ability to use it to make educated decisions.
Don't sugar coat it. What you mean is, some people ignored the weight ratings, and nothing bad happened, so are now self-proclaimed "experts" on pickup truck design.
No, what he means is some people may have been in the commercial truck industry for 20 plus years and have spec'ed thousands of class 2-8 trucks for commercial fleets to know which classes/truck ratings are limited by old federal and state laws that bureaucrats do not want to change because it is revenue from fleets and which classes/truck ratings are actually limited by the capabilities of their mechanical parts.
Tell me this.
My 2500's front axle is the same as the 3500 version.
My 2500's front suspension is the same as the 3500 version.
My 2500's frame strength is the same as the 3500 version.
My 2500's brakes is the same as the 3500 version.
My 2500's rear axle is the same as the 3500 version.
My rear suspension is the only thing different from the 3500.
My 2500 has a GCWR of 25,000 lbs.
The 3500 has a GCWR pf 25,000 lbs.
My 2500 has a trailer rating of around 17,000 lbs
The 3500 has a trailer rating of around 17,000 lbs
My 2500 has a front GAWR of 6,000 lbs.
The 3500 has a front GAWR of 6,000 lbs.
My 2500 has a rear GAWR of 6,500 lbs.
The 3500 has a rear GAWR of 7,000 lbs.
Only 500 lbs separates their axle ratings yet because the 2500 is a class 2b truck it is limited to 10k GVWR(which means lower payload as well) while the 3500 has a 12,300 GVWR since it is a class 3 truck which has a max limit of 14k GVWR. Only 500 lbs separate their total GAWR's yet 2,300 sperate their GVWR(and payload). Tell me how you think it is limited by hard parts and not laws and regulations?
