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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-07-2019, 04:15 PM
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Posted By jwfrede
They probably used a 3/4 ton or better truck. ...

They probably used a 3/4 ton or better truck. Hitch ratings are 800-900 and up.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-06-2019, 06:24 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,542
Posted By jwfrede
Thanks. Just did a quick read. The brake test...

Thanks. Just did a quick read. The brake test is not adequate. They need to add repeated braking to test brake fade. I remember reading Motor Trend and Car and Driver years ago and they always...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-05-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,542
Posted By jwfrede
Sorry, I thought you were referring to cargo...

Sorry, I thought you were referring to cargo capacity. For towing capacity it can make sense to be under manufacturer numbers. The manufacturers seem to jack up towing capacity based on hp for a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 06-04-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,542
Posted By jwfrede
What's this " 2/3rds rule-of-thumb of not...

What's this " 2/3rds rule-of-thumb of not exceeding 2/3 of capacity" thing? Never heard of it.

The manufacturers listed capacity already includes a safety factor to cover driving along highway...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-28-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,542
Posted By jwfrede
You are right. I had been looking at the 2106...

You are right. I had been looking at the 2106 towing guide since that was my vehicle year and the F250 is listed at 850lb, but for 2017 F250 diesel it lists 1800lb. Wow, they really upped the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-28-2019, 07:23 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,542
Posted By jwfrede
That trailer has a 950lb hitch weight dry. I...

That trailer has a 950lb hitch weight dry. I think the F250 has an official load hitch rating of about 900lb without a WDH. I think you are over the specs put out by Ford. Your hitch can take the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 05-15-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,542
Posted By jwfrede
I don't know how to make multiple links so I have...

I don't know how to make multiple links so I have copied a previous post from myself, then DieselDrax response and then my response about need for WDH. Hope this helps.

[QUOTE=jwfrede;2082912]It...
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