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11-10-2014, 03:43 PM
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I'm more afraid of the idiots who think just because it's bigger, more powerful, and can do 80 mph, they think they should.
I agree- along with other callous drivers that jump in front of us and stab the brakes like its a Safeway parking lot. I was taught to drive by watching at least two cars ahead of what's going on and damn it I'll do it when I'm towing also!!
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11-10-2014, 03:47 PM
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Yes all those half ton drivers pulling erroneously to big or heavy trailers and uncontrollably wreck there unit come directly on the forums to brag that there trailer was oversized for the tv.
Please........
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11-10-2014, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
The streets/highways/byways and interstates are littered with all of them. Junkyards full of them all over the US.  |
I'm sure you're talking about those who didn't burn to a crisp because they ran their propane refrigerators while towing.
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11-10-2014, 03:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Yes all those half ton drivers pulling erroneously to big or heavy trailers and uncontrollably wreck there unit come directly on the forums to brag that there trailer was oversized for the tv.
Please........
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... or all those ONE ton drivers pulling erroneously too big or heavy trailers or being goofy and inattentive and uncontrollably wreck their unit come directly on the forums to brag that their trailer was oversized for the TV.
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11-10-2014, 03:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
... or all those ONE ton drivers pulling erroneously too big or heavy trailers or being goofy and inattentive and uncontrollably wreck their unit come directly on the forums to brag that their trailer was oversized for the TV.
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Whew.....[emoji12]glad I don't have a one ton!
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11-10-2014, 03:58 PM
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It is amazing how fast these "I got a 1/2 ton and want to tow X" goes to complete garbage. 
I feel sorry for anyone who asks (unless of course it is a troll; then its game on). 
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11-10-2014, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Herk7769
It is amazing how fast these "I got a 1/2 ton and want to tow X" goes to complete garbage.
I feel sorry for anyone who asks (unless of course it is a troll; then its game on). |
Haven't had a troll post lately that I could run thru the coals....... [emoji83]
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11-10-2014, 04:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by f1100turbo
Yes all those half ton drivers pulling erroneously to big or heavy trailers and uncontrollably wreck there unit come directly on the forums to brag that there trailer was oversized for the tv.
Please........
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That's funny. I don't recall saying anything about bragging about it on the forums. I referenced not seeing them all over the road. As many 1/2 tons as I see pulling what would be considered "overloaded", I should see the accidents regularly, but I don't. I also should see lots of wrecked 3/4 tons as the majority of them pulling a 5er are over payload as well, but I don't. Pretty much every farmer in my area- literally thousands of them- should have died in a fiery inferno from being overloaded, but they haven't.
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11-10-2014, 04:11 PM
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Of course lou it's like a train wreck as hard as you try you can possibly bring yourself to look away! [emoji85]
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11-10-2014, 04:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
I'm sure you're talking about those who didn't burn to a crisp because they ran their propane refrigerators while towing.
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Oh no, those are in separate junkyards along with all the worn out fire trucks that put the fires out.
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11-10-2014, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dustman_stx
That's funny. I don't recall saying anything about bragging about it on the forums. I referenced not seeing them all over the road. As many 1/2 tons as I see pulling what would be considered "overloaded", I should see the accidents regularly, but I don't. I also should see lots of wrecked 3/4 tons as the majority of them pulling a 5er are over payload as well, but I don't. Pretty much every farmer in my area- literally thousands of them- should have died in a fiery inferno from being overloaded, but they haven't.
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Of course in texas you guys allow yourself to be sheltered from the rest of the world [emoji87]
Shoot first ask questions later! [emoji117] [emoji44]
Btw [emoji651] that's a pewer
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11-10-2014, 04:42 PM
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This is fitting I suspect.
http://youtu.be/uMhLuJnFWfQ
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11-10-2014, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dustman_stx
I think the silence indicates your answer.  I also love the crowing about stopping a 10K camper that loses brakes with a 1/2 ton(GVWR 7Kish). The same crew has no problem or uses that argument against towing 16K with a 1 ton (GVWR 11Kish). Do the math: 1.42X GVWR on the 1/2 ton. 1.45X GVWR on the 1 ton. Looks like you'd be up the same creek to me.
But, I do see their point. I regularly see overloaded 1/2 tons unable to stop and sliding through intersections and read about them careening off the road because they lost breaks….. Oh wait, no I don't.  |
Okay thanks, I get your point, I'm sure my F250 can pull my 9000 lb trailer safely. Wanted expert with experienced person to answer, thank you... 
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11-10-2014, 04:52 PM
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If you watch that clip from f1100turbo look at the frame rails on bumper, how do we say RUST!!! Also its a Ford ( found on road dead )
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11-10-2014, 08:26 PM
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Can you tell if this is a half ton in this "accident"?
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11-10-2014, 08:41 PM
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Ok guys I think this thread has run its course. 6 pages of everyone having their say on this is plenty for the OP to make his own informed decision.
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