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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jaycocreek wrote:
Ya well,don't forget your cell phone and extra battery...
So what's going to happen with that 12 pounds putting you over?Flat tires-broken axle-bent rims-overheating or the hitch falling off..
Funny thing is if he drives 15 miles or so he just lost 12 pounds of fuel and he's back to being safe.:B
I tow my 30ft trailer with my F-150 and don't worry about floor mats for sure..It tows with little different than with my sons HD-2500 and better than the older 3/4 tons I had.
Just sold a 1976 Ford F-250 because the newer F-150 towed much much better than the older truck I towed large trailers and fifth wheels with.
Set-up correctly and driven correctly a modern 1/2 ton is a towing machine.
I hear you. I think your last sentence is the clincher. If someone knows what they are doing and stays within what their truck is capable of, they are just fine. My point was that it wasn't just the 12 pound floor mats, but all the little things that actually can add up if you aren't paying attention. Don't eat that 1/4 lb. McDonald's burger unless you first visit the restroom at Mickey D's! :)
