How Much Weight Can Trucks Actually Tow Video.

[jgillott]

I came across this video on another forum I frequent and thought I would post it here.

 

[dieselshadow]

TFL truck has the sister video to that as well.

 

[HPSimpson]

Great always wonder how came about the actual towing weight of my 3500 Ram, thanks for the video.

 

[slowmover]

How much weight can be towed is legally-limited by wheel/tire/axle ratings. So far as weight goes, nothing else applies. Goosenecks have the advantage. (Once above 26k gross a CDL is required).

The trailer frontal area is what’s ignored. Aero is a problem, weight is not.

We can build a 3,500-lb trailed load that a Dodge 5500 couldn’t get above 50-mph.

“Payload”, like “Tow Rating”, is for the dummies. Advertising.

When I sell you my CTD, I’m gonna hand you a mimeograph sheet sez it can’t tow more than 6,000. A sheet that has same force in court as manufacturer “ rating”.

I ran oilfield hotshot in a CTD that had a GCVWR of 20k. My loaded trailer weighed more than 20k. Legally.

State. USA. Insurance. Dealership. Zero concerns.

RVers buy badly designed trailers. Fail to upgrade suspension & brakes. 95% fail on WD Hitch rigging. (5ers worse to tow).

A bigger truck isn’t the answer when the real questions are ignored.
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