Sargent
Senior Member
Anyone have any experience with one?
We're looking into those that are specifically made for half-ton trucks.
We're looking into those that are specifically made for half-ton trucks.
Another thing to think about is a lawsuit. If you knowingly tow over your vehicles limits and cause harm to others , you could be sued. A good lawyer will obtain your weights and use it against you in court.
This is why I ended up upgrading to a used F-250 from my 1/2 ton. I just didn't want to take the chance of a lawsuit in case of an accident. My 1/2 ton towed my travel trailer just fine, but I was greatly exceeding my payload capacity and GVWR. I thought I had done my research prior to buying my TT, but listed towing capacities only tell you so much. I just prefer to err on the side of caution.
They are not a gimmick, I have owned many,
They worry about payload but u have to have tortion bars on a tag alone to hold back of your truck up, if u will look at google u will also find out most trucks will pull 20percent more outta bed, truck is more stable pulling over axle, people also saying u shouldn't pull more than 60percent of what your truck is rated for , just stick to your trucks specs, trailer towing .com will give u the rating on your truck
Another thing to think about is a lawsuit. If you knowingly tow over your vehicles limits and cause harm to others , you could be sued. A good lawyer will obtain your weights and use it against you in court.
Absolutely. But most will say “but it pulled it really good”.
Any small block V8 can pull 15,000 lbs probably. The tranny behind it might puke....
But the frame and springs and brakes of the tow truck are critical for anything over say 5,000. But again, I know, most pull it fine....
I tow a 28 ft trailer for work 2-4 days a week for work. Some days it's 2,500 lbs. Some days it's 6,000(?).
We used to have a half ton when we started. But it soon grew apparent that it was dangerous the first time we had a sticky situation. Now with the 3/4 ton? Night and day difference when evasive driving is needed.
Another thing to think about is a lawsuit. If you knowingly tow over your vehicles limits and cause harm to others , you could be sued. A good lawyer will obtain your weights and use it against you in court.