โMar-06-2016 11:49 AM
โMar-17-2016 04:41 PM
โMar-17-2016 04:23 PM
โMar-17-2016 04:20 PM
Jack Mayer wrote:
It is always interesting to watch these discussions. Those that are towing in the 21K area can certainly use a LDT for that. I would be the last to say that an HDT is a requirement. People choose HDTs for a variety of reasons....mostly because they tow any trailer well, and are more comfortable doing so. And they are extremely flexible. Those items are not important to everyone, or can be met by other trucks. Clearly an HDT is not for everyone. However, if you are towing a 23+K 5er it is certainly something you should at least consider. It will do a far better job than a Ram 5500 (which is the only LDT that I would consider for that load range). If you have a 16K 5er, I'd say you clearly do not need an HDT.
โMar-17-2016 04:18 PM
โMar-17-2016 02:52 PM
โMar-17-2016 01:52 PM
โMar-17-2016 12:42 PM
NC Hauler wrote:
I was arguing that you don't need a HDT now a days since from 13 and on up, 1 ton dually's can tow heavy also..up to their recommended towing weights.
tinner12002 wrote:
I'm sure our 1 tons are cheaper to insure, plate, fuel, drive, park and repair if needed and I bet more fun to drive in addition to being plenty capable of towing nearly any 5th wheel RV out there!!
NC Hauler wrote:
I personally agree with you on this, but they'll be HDH's/HDT's that will HGHLY disagree because they are behind the times and don't know or understand the capabilities of the new/newer 1 ton Dually's from 2013 and up..
I don't know how they figure "cheaper" for the HDT when MOST of them have purchased ANOTHER car to drive around instead of the semi...cost of the car/insurance/fuel and maintenance.. and then same for the HDT...If I were going to tow a 25-30# 5er, (though, supposedly, my truck could do that.)..I wouldn't buy the 5er... MOST people don't want a semi cab towing 5er's that only have a GVWR of 15K-25K( some HDT's on escapees forum SWEAR YOU HAVE TI HAVE A HDT to tow a 16K GVW 5er:h..
It's so much nicer with a truck you can drive everywhere you want to go, take it to work, haul stuff in the bed, drive it to church or go sight seeing in it and use it in 4 wheel drive and be safe about it when needed.
Some need to wake up and "smell the coffee":B
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Don't forget the safety factor! A lot of HDT people load a "NOT SO SMART" car on the back thinking they are saving money and the world.
โMar-17-2016 11:16 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Hey them RAM's sure can tow a lot!
โMar-17-2016 11:11 AM
โMar-17-2016 11:09 AM
rhagfo wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
Personally I don't plan on ever entering a NOT SO Smart car. All I know is who will win if I have a head on with one.
While I would not think about one, I did see a crash test of one and to say the least impressive
Crash Test 1
This is 5th gears 70 mph crash test.
Smart Car 70 mph crash test
โMar-17-2016 10:48 AM
rhagfo wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
Personally I don't plan on ever entering a NOT SO Smart car. All I know is who will win if I have a head on with one.
While I would not think about one, I did see a crash test of one and to say the least impressive
Crash Test 1
This is 5th gears 70 mph crash test.
Smart Car 70 mph crash test
โMar-17-2016 06:11 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Personally I don't plan on ever entering a NOT SO Smart car. All I know is who will win if I have a head on with one.
โMar-17-2016 12:19 AM
โMar-16-2016 06:49 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Don't forget the safety factor! A lot of HDT people load a "NOT SO SMART" car on the back thinking they are saving money and the world.