May-13-2013 06:50 AM
May-13-2013 08:22 AM
mleekamp wrote:
Okay, A friend with 3/4 ton Dodge noted my 1500 (half ton) has too little tow capacity. True, there is a difference, I don't argue that at all. But look at this...
in 2000, I had a 2500HD Chevy with a 10k tow rating (WD hitch)
in 2005, I had an F150 with 9500k tow rating (WD)
today, I have a 1500 GMC with a 9700k tow rating (WD)
May-13-2013 08:22 AM
TomG2 wrote:
My 2012 Silverado 1500 had a payload capacity of 1,550 pounds. My 2013 Silverado 2500HD has a payload of 3,040 pounds. Therein lies the difference. If you decide to tow a 9,700 pound trailer with your 1500, you will be dangerous and disappointed.
I do agree that today's half tons are more capable than those of thirty years ago.
May-13-2013 08:02 AM
TomG2 wrote:Wrong on your assumption of dangerous and disappointed. I tow 10K with the 1500 in my signature, which is UNDER the rated limit, in the mountains of the west and am very happy with the performance and the stability. I do NOT have to tow with that truck, as we have ¾t and 1 ton diesels at the ranch to use, but I find the Silverado is just as capable and more comfortable than the larger trucks, at that weight.
If you decide to tow a 9,700 pound trailer with your 1500, you will be dangerous and disappointed.
I do agree that today's half tons are more capable than those of thirty years ago.
Bob & Betsy - USN Aviation Ret'd '78 & LEO Ret'd '03 & "Oath Keeper Forever"
May-13-2013 07:41 AM
Bob Landry wrote:
You can hit over $60K for a F150 King Ranch with all the whistles and bells. That's a lot of coin for any truck, let alone basically a grocery getter.
May-13-2013 07:36 AM
mleekamp wrote:
in 2000, I had a 2500HD Chevy with a 10k tow rating (WD hitch)
in 2005, I had an F150 with 9500k tow rating (WD)
today, I have a 1500 GMC with a 9700k tow rating (WD)
I also currently have a 1979 Chevy with a 5k tow rating (WD).
My point to my friend is that over the years, the 1500 has become what the old 3/4 ton trucks were...they evolved. I keep within my tow rating no matter what, but am I correct thinking the half ton trucks have double capacity than what they used to?
What do you think?
May-13-2013 07:35 AM
mleekamp wrote:
Okay, A friend with 3/4 ton Dodge noted my 1500 (half ton) has too little tow capacity. True, there is a difference, I don't argue that at all. But look at this...
in 2000, I had a 2500HD Chevy with a 10k tow rating (WD hitch)
in 2005, I had an F150 with 9500k tow rating (WD)
today, I have a 1500 GMC with a 9700k tow rating (WD)
I also currently have a 1979 Chevy with a 5k tow rating (WD).
My point to my friend is that over the years, the 1500 has become what the old 3/4 ton trucks were...they evolved. I keep within my tow rating no matter what, but am I correct thinking the half ton trucks have double capacity than what they used to?
Remember the 1500HD's? Ford even had F250 and F250 Super Duty (before it became just the SD model).
What do you think?
May-13-2013 07:34 AM
May-13-2013 07:23 AM
May-13-2013 07:14 AM
mleekamp wrote:
What do you think?
May-13-2013 07:14 AM
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