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Not sure if you are on Facebook but search "Grand Design" there are a whole load of GD  groups on there and they are very nice people.

ha ha!!

Thanks

what year was your half ton?

How many "naysayers" have actually had a go with the newer spec trucks? The newer trucks as you say are built a lot differently than the older ones and the gear ratios are also different.

Thanks will do.

Thank you - thats what my thoughts were- we wouldn't be driving at stupid fast speeds and I have seen you tube "tests" of a half ton pulling a 9300lb with no issues into and over the mountains in Nevada.

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to respond- I will review and discuss with the hubby!

so why do they say this? Engine Max. Towing Capacity* Max. Payload Capacity* 2.7L EcoBoost? Twin-Turbocharged V6 9,000 lbs. 2,470 lbs. 3.0L Power Stroke? Turbo Diesel V6 11,400 lbs. 2,020 lbs. 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 11,600 lbs. 3,270 lbs. 3.5L EcoBoost? Twin-Turbocharged V6 13,200 lbs. 3,230 lbs. I...

With the newer models out now, which would you choose? Or please share  your experiences thanks towing a TT or 5th wheel around 9000lbs all in.

thanks for the reply- I was thinking he perhaps meant the level of how much the trailer flexes when going along, if its a bumpy ride.

Hi there Are there certain brands of TT or 5th wheels, which one would recommend over another for long distance travel over 6 months snowbirding? For example we were looking at a Forest River brand but the salesman said the frame was aluminum, versus a Keystone Outback which had a steel...

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