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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-02-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 509,434
Posted By Heypapa
So much sarcasm and attitude with expletive on...

So much sarcasm and attitude with expletive on this site. I'm done. Good luck to all.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-02-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 509,434
Posted By Heypapa
OK, I'm out. Just wanted too give advice through...

OK, I'm out. Just wanted too give advice through my own trials and tribulations. Obviously I know nothing.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-02-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 509,434
Posted By Heypapa
No, I simply stated take your the gross vehicle...

No, I simply stated take your the gross vehicle tow rating and calculate 75% of that number. Makes for a happier me, happier truck and happier pocket book with fewer repairs and tow fees.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-02-2016, 06:40 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 509,434
Posted By Heypapa
Sorry for the miss spell cooking dinner! Lol

Sorry for the miss spell cooking dinner! Lol
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-02-2016, 06:40 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 509,434
Posted By Heypapa
It's just like anything else, if you have a truck...

It's just like anything else, if you have a truck that weight 1.9 tons do you buy a two ton Jack? No you buy a 3 or four ton Jack.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-02-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 509,434
Posted By Heypapa
Well if you want to listen to the engineers go...

Well if you want to listen to the engineers go for it. Those ratings are pushed to the max to compete with other manufacturers. If you want a lagging Motor, never nding downshifting and inevitable...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 11-02-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 509,434
Posted By Heypapa
OK look, yes the truck will tow what the...

OK look, yes the truck will tow what the engineers say. Happily? No. If you want constant downshifting and inevitable transmission problems by all means go ahead and load her down to the max rating....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 10-30-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 509,434
Posted By Heypapa
Take your max tow weight and times it by .75,...

Take your max tow weight and times it by .75, this is the MAX you should be pulling. At at least this is what I have found.
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