Maybe so, but Carl has much more than three years of real-life towing experience.Gee, If I'm not mistaking, Carl's Bronco is well over 3 yrs old!
But saying a 1/2 ton isn't adequate for towing under any circumstance is not correct
RV Roamer said:I hope nobody thinks I said that. I towed with a half ton Dodge Dakota myself for a couple years and Carl tows with one now. But most of the questions we get here deal with trailers at the edge or beyond what a half ton can reasonably do. Nor is it a given that a 3/4 ton is an unacceptable daily driver for those who tow on weekends and vacations.
Technically, you're correct - but that 10,500 figure is for one configuration only: Regular cab, 4x2, 4.5liter V-8, 4.10 diff., and heavy-duty package (late availability; whatever that means). Also, if you're planning on a 5th wheel trailer, the following very important notes apply:I don't quote dealers Ron, only Ford Motor Co. It's 10,500# tow capacity if properly equipt.
I don't quote dealers Ron, only Ford Motor Co. It's 10,500# tow capacity if properly equipt.
Ya know I don't want to complain but I feel kinda beat up on here. I ran all the numbers before I posted originally (my question was about length not weight) I've been accused of listening to car dealers, TT dealers, and TT advertising puffery. I have not done any of those and I don't think that I've indicated as such. My numbers have all been based on published facts - that includes tow ratings and trailer GVWR. I had found ULTRA-LITE trailers from 26' to 30' with floor plans we liked that fit the GVWR bill with a 20% safety margin.
I am checking REAL numbers not guesses or vague promises.