โDec-09-2016 02:24 PM
โJan-02-2017 04:26 PM
โJan-01-2017 03:56 PM
Nevadastars wrote:
Wow, interesting thread. I recently purchased an 07 Ram Cummins 2500 4x4 to pull a future 5th wheel. Not only is the truck high stock, but we don't want to go over 12 ft center height to clear our current motor home cover.
So, any newer fiver is already at or over the height limit. If I had to raise it to match the truck bed, there is no way I could get one under our cover.
โJan-01-2017 12:46 PM
โDec-25-2016 10:29 AM
โDec-23-2016 07:27 AM
TURNKEY wrote:
Wow thanks for that info Old Biscuit....or should I say Old Biscuit-Wan Kenobi. A little googling was very informative and somewhat reassuring in that you CAN compare apples to apples but the difference in tow ratings between my 2006 1500hd (basically a 3/4 ton drivetrain on a half ton frame) and the new half tons is huge! As I've said before I'm rated for 7990# and now you can easily get 11000# in a half ton. I can't believe manufacturers were sand bagging before, how did the ratings increase so much?
โDec-23-2016 06:35 AM
โDec-23-2016 06:14 AM
4Kellys wrote:
Those tow ratings are still BS. My 2011 F-150 Eco-boost had a tow rating of 11,500 but I was almost overweight with a trailer weight of 7800.
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โDec-22-2016 11:04 PM
โDec-14-2016 09:10 AM
rhagfo wrote:
So towing level is some times hard to get to, the final step we needed to do was install a Correct Track system, 2" of lift is part to the package.
โDec-12-2016 07:11 AM
โDec-11-2016 06:43 PM
burningman wrote:
Even if you've already done the axle flip I still think lifting the trailer a bit more is a lot more viable than lowering the truck, especially a 4WD.
I do think a 3/4 ton is a better choice, regardless of what the sales brochures say the 1/2 ton can do, the heavy duty 3/4 ton pickup will tow that trailer much better.
Driver fatigue on road trips in lighter trucks loaded heavy vs. heavier duty trucks with the same load (well below their capacity) is a real factor, tested by my own seat of pants. It's just an easier drive in the truck that's having an easy time.
One other thought, you could probably tow at a lower height if you got a flatbed... they make nice polished aluminum ones, with removeable sides.
โDec-11-2016 04:38 PM
โDec-11-2016 10:59 AM
TURNKEY wrote:
The Ram air suspension automatically raises back to normal ride height at 15 mph. Interestingly enough it squats a bit at 62 mph.
And it's not a glorified half ton.:R The 1500hd had the SAME drivetrain and suspension and axles as a 2500, the only difference was the frame was lighter and seeing as I don't haul a camper or other frame torqueing load I thought it would be a good truck. The 2006 2500 had a towing capacity of only 9900 # (higher than my 7900# probably due to the 4.10 rear end vs my 3.73)
How are the new half tons able to tow 12000# with basically the same engine? Is it just new electronics or does the 6 spd make that much difference??? The same engine and rear end on a 2016 GMC 1500 half ton it rated at 10900# That's a third more than my 20061500 hd
โDec-11-2016 08:16 AM