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10-25-2018, 02:41 PM
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Please post a link where FR says that rig is a 1/2 ton towable.
(I'm not doubting you I just gotta see it for myself!)
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2017 Nissan Titan 5.6L King cab 4wd
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10-25-2018, 02:43 PM
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ARLO
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No Way!
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10-25-2018, 02:46 PM
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That thing is pushing the limit of my 3/4 ton once passengers and cargo are factored in.
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10-25-2018, 03:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KyDan
Please post a link where FR says that rig is a 1/2 ton towable.
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Wildcat Maxx Fifth Wheels / Travel Trailers by Forest River RV
Click "Floorplans" and see that they are listed as "Half-Ton Fifth Wheels" and "Half-Ton Travel Trailers."
The brochure also calls them "Half-Ton" models but nowhere does it specifically say "Half-Ton towable." What other reason could they possibly have for putting "Half-Ton" in there, though?
The worst part is dealers that will latch onto this and start telling everyone with a half-ton truck that they can pull these trailers "no problem."
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10-25-2018, 03:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KyDan
Please post a link where FR says that rig is a 1/2 ton towable.
(I'm not doubting you I just gotta see it for myself!)
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http://www.forestriverinc.com/brochu...xxBrochure.pdf
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10-25-2018, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselDrax
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Holy Cow!! You are so right.
I can hear them now.... walking away shaking my head.
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2017 Nissan Titan 5.6L King cab 4wd
2016 Evergreen Everlite 242RBS
29' empty nest model. Blue Ox WD hitch
(1 queen bed, large main cabin and huge bathroom)
Camping days 2010-53, 2011-47, 2012-41, 2013-41, 2014-31, 2015-40, 2016-44, 2017-63, 2018-75, 2019-32, 2020-41, 2021-49, 2022-43, 2023-66
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10-25-2018, 03:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DieselDrax
Wildcat Maxx Fifth Wheels / Travel Trailers by Forest River RV
Click "Floorplans" and see that they are listed as "Half-Ton Fifth Wheels" and "Half-Ton Travel Trailers."
The brochure also calls them "Half-Ton" models but nowhere does it specifically say "Half-Ton towable." What other reason could they possibly have for putting "Half-Ton" in there, though?
The worst part is dealers that will latch onto this and start telling everyone with a half-ton truck that they can pull these trailers "no problem."
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They already are. quick google search turns up quite a few videos showing them saying they are 1/2 ton towable.
Admins, feel free to remove the link if calling out this specific dealer is not allowed.
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10-25-2018, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by andy10
I would like to hear the weasel words for this fantasy. I have not seen a tow guide that suggest any 1/2 ton could handle this especially if you include the buffer (Gross trailer weight as percentage of towing capability). There may be some room for debate, 75, 80, even 90. Personally, I stay conservative on this. Our RAM 1500 is rated at 10,800 and now I am hauling about 7500. After 5 years with only 5000 pounds behind now the truck is saying this is enough.
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It is a Ram 😂
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10-25-2018, 04:08 PM
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Maybe they are talking about the one and only 1/2-ton that pulled the space shuttle?
Might that be the only one? 
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10-25-2018, 05:35 PM
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I have a 6500 lb trailer without loaded. My half ton Ram 1500 with 5.7 liter sucks at towing it. Too much weight for a city boy truck. I would go for a duallywith disel if i had to do over.
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10-25-2018, 05:37 PM
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I have a Ram 1500. Stay below 5,000 lbs worqth of trailer. Believe me.
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10-25-2018, 06:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ejs4029
Was looking at the FR website today and noticed this Wildcat Maxx that is marketed as 1/2 ton towable...It's either incorrect on the website or your going to need quite the 1/2 ton to pull this down the road I'm guessing the Ford F150 with the HDPP could handle it.
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I wouldn't think of towing with a 1/2 ton. The only half ton that might is the F150 HDPP. I think that would most likely be a 2 wheel drive with the XL, XLT or the Lariat with limited options. Personally I would move up to a 1 ton and skip the 3/4.
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10-25-2018, 07:13 PM
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Almost the same setup as my fifth wheel. I agree with Stovebolt. I went with the one ton and never looked back. I never want to be under powered or light weight towing that kind of weight. 2017 FR Silverback 29IK
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10-25-2018, 08:04 PM
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Common guys, I’d tow it with a half ton. It says half ton towable right there on the internet! And you know that if it’s on the internet it has to be true!
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10-25-2018, 08:14 PM
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It will work. You just have to use premium gas in your half ton ecoturbo thingamajig. And add a flux capacitor.
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10-25-2018, 10:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82
No way in H.E. double toothpicks ...
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I'm going to have to remember to plagiarize this quote! 
As far as the topic. Maybe that's the downhill specs.
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10-25-2018, 10:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tosh99
As far as the topic. Maybe that's the downhill specs. |
Maybe it is 1/2-tonable only for photographic purposes only!
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10-26-2018, 10:15 AM
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Maybe we have it backwards. Maybe that thing drags half ton trucks around.
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10-26-2018, 11:23 AM
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Gotta be a miss print!
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10-26-2018, 11:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timfromma
Maybe we have it backwards. Maybe that thing drags half ton trucks around.
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I think it would be more like pushing it around.
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