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04-02-2021, 06:47 PM #11
LOL. The half ton folks like to talk about how much improved their trucks are today.... And this is true to a point. But, progress hasn't been limited to the half tons,,, Their larger cousins are also much improved. What hasn't changed is the differences between them. I have actually worked on differentials, brakes ujoints, trannys etc. The size and weight of the components is night and day between the two classes of trucks. That was true years ago, and is still true today.
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04-02-2021, 06:55 PM #12
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04-02-2021, 07:05 PM #13
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I had an Incident last week when everyone on i65 slowed down to a stop quickly. Doing 65mph pulling 7100lbs I stopped on a dime. I was amazed with my 1/2 ton.
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04-02-2021, 07:11 PM #14
I'll take changing out the rear brakes on my 2015 dually every day of the year over those that were under my 98 GMC with full floater and drums with more steel in them than an entire Tesla!!
I personally don't subscribe to the debate... My 2019 Gen5 RAM 1500 with factory tow goodies sits right next to my Gen4 RAM 3500 dually with the maxed out factory tow goodies. So I just pick the right tool for the job! I like quality tools, they last longer when worked hard.Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
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04-02-2021, 07:22 PM #15
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Can my TV stop me
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04-02-2021, 09:11 PM #16
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Your post is totally irrelevant to this thread. The tread is not about 1/2 tons or any size truck for that matter it's about how trucks are rated in 4 categories that are important to tow something. When someone says well you can tow it but good luck stopping it they are clueless to the standards of that truck.
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04-02-2021, 09:17 PM #17
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They don't want to admit that engineers might actually plan for stopping, steering, and pulling trailers when they design a tow vehicle...
When you understand the testing, you can also interpolate why a certain vehicle can't pull as heavy a trailer (FWD minivan as an example; can't perform well in the grade starting test)
The 'Big Truck' crowd are running safely, and believe that if you don't have a buffer like they do, you aren't as safe...
By their logic a highway tractor weighing 18,000 lbs should only tow a trailer that has a GVWR of 18k too... Cuz you can't have a trailer that outweighs the TV...
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04-07-2021, 08:02 PM #18
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I don't care what anyone says, you can haul any trailer with any vehicle. This video is the proof!!!
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This discussion could go on forever, and I think it has, but I’d like to throw in my 2 cents. Think about this from a “sellers” standpoint...they’re going to pass the speed, braking, suspension, longevity, etc tests while spending minimal $$. Can your half ton pull it? Absolutely. Can your Jeep Wrangler pull a 30’ trailer weighing over 7k? Probably. (I’ve seen it). Same concept as crash ratings. The minimum needed to pass is an impact at 45 mph. Off topic...if you’re going 25 and you hit someone head-on doing the same speed..technically your vehicle is not rated for that rate of impact.
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04-07-2021, 09:10 PM #20
Slowing down quickly on an interstate in a straight line means what? Ignoring payload capacity in favor of towing ability is great in straight line stops....but what about accident avoidance incidents.
Put 8,000 lbs on a 2 lane road with a deer jumping out or a blowout requiring evasive maneuver or stopping power has everything to do with a vehicle which can control the trailer and situation. Fool yourself into thinking the 1/2 ton can because it handles mild situations is fine, but I would rather stay in the medium my payload capacity than maxing it out or exceeding it.Donna and Dave
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