[Shane826]

A lot of folks don’t know they are pushing the absolute limits of their tow vehicles because they only look at one number, tow capacity. They have no idea about payload, axle weight ratings, gross combined weight rating, etc. And I bet at least half have no idea what their actual rig weighs, fully loaded ready for camping. Trailer dry weight is a selling tactic only.

For example the payload on my Ram 1500 is only 1088lbs. Half ton truck carries roughly half a ton of payload. My truck is also rated to tow just shy of 9,000lbs. If I pull a trailer weighing the max tow capacity, and my tongue weight is 10% or 900lbs, I only have 188lbs left for myself, passengers, cargo, etc.

As half ton trucks are designed to ride more like a car it will have less truck capabilities.

Just sayin’…