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02-04-2021, 11:35 AM
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#141
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Battleford
Posts: 627
M.O.C. #26690
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Originally Posted by richfaa
The simple right answer is that the truck is within the specifications to pull your RV.
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Totally agree, get the right tool for the job!
Even then, people will make different choices, and for some even a new 3/4 ton with the upgraded GVWR can meet their numbers.
Brad
BTW, for comparison; I am now out of the trucking game but this is the type of rigs I spent the first half of my career in. I still keep up my license and certifications for this and haul occasionally to help my brother and nephew, but it's a young man's game. This is my nephews truck, and the photo is without the booster and jeeps, so this is to haul a "light load". When fully rigged, there are 46 tires on the road. There are days I really miss it.
Now this is the right tool for the job that it does!
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2021 Montana 3790RD, Legacy, Super Solar Flex
2020 RAM 3500 Limited, HO
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02-04-2021, 02:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,571
M.O.C. #23668
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Will that think have enough payload for the 1/2 ton towable?
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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03-20-2021, 09:01 AM
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#143
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,282
M.O.C. #17163
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I have learned to overbuild than under.
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03-21-2021, 09:01 AM
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#144
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SWFL
Posts: 965
M.O.C. #17801
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When you add that FW hitch weight to what's already on the rear axle/tires (people, cargo, etc.), you're in 1ton country. Some would argue a dually is needed.
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2016 Montana 3711FL
2005 Ford F350, 6.0 diesel, short bed
Demco Hitchiker Auto Slide hitch
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03-21-2021, 09:20 AM
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#145
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,282
M.O.C. #17163
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A 3/4 ton gives a nicer ride than a 1 ton. 3/4 ton trucks are good for a small cabover, toys in the bed, pulling boats and smaller trailers. A dually will give a crummy ride empty. But allows for large cabovers, large trailers..I put our dually thru drive through fast food restaurants, some auto car washes, and nearly anywhere in a parking lot including the front of stores.. If the mirrors clear, so will the fenders if going straight.
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01-14-2022, 08:05 AM
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#146
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Sylvester
Posts: 19
M.O.C. #30237
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Bought an '03 3255RLL last month. '02 Dodge 3500 with turbo back 4" straight exhaust (Donaldson MDT muffler being installed), 285 hp, 555 lbs/ft tourque. Well be upgrading to 17" wheels & tires, EBC rotors & pads, larger volume reservoir with larger manifold & piston. Timbrens.
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01-17-2022, 10:03 PM
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#147
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Lakewood
Posts: 394
M.O.C. #24110
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MJShultz
I fixed my problem
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Get a bigger truck, lol, (JJ) that is very nice and congrats.
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2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
AirLift 5000 Airbag Ultimate
Retired Army MSG
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01-23-2022, 01:19 PM
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#148
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Greenville
Posts: 23
M.O.C. #30180
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They say you can never have too much tow vehicle and there is some truth in that. If I were full-timing across the country, I would definitely go with that perspective. However, for a part-timer like me there are other factors. I can get a 3/4 ton in my garage, but not a dually. The garage keeps my truck out of the weather and more secure. Since I'm just going to local lakes on the weekend, a 3/4 ton meets my weight requirements (pin weight is almost always the most restricting weight to watch on a 3/4 ton), but also allows me more freedom when trailer free (parking, drive-throughs, etc.). It all comes down to use, weights, and personal preferences.
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Northeast Texas
2020 GMC 2500 Denali
2022 3231CK Legacy
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01-24-2022, 08:58 AM
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#149
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Battleford
Posts: 627
M.O.C. #26690
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SSN609
They say you can never have too much tow vehicle and there is some truth in that. If I were full-timing across the country, I would definitely go with that perspective. However, for a part-timer like me there are other factors. I can get a 3/4 ton in my garage, but not a dually. The garage keeps my truck out of the weather and more secure. Since I'm just going to local lakes on the weekend, a 3/4 ton meets my weight requirements (pin weight is almost always the most restricting weight to watch on a 3/4 ton), but also allows me more freedom when trailer free (parking, drive-throughs, etc.). It all comes down to use, weights, and personal preferences.
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Scott, I agree - there is a balance to be found by each individual. Glad to hear you've found what works for you!
Brad
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2021 Montana 3790RD, Legacy, Super Solar Flex
2020 RAM 3500 Limited, HO
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01-27-2022, 08:11 AM
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#150
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Chattanooga
Posts: 681
M.O.C. #20906
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I have a 3121, and loaded for an extended trip, my pin weight was well over 3000lbs. When I was looking at trucks (2017), I initially looked at a CCSB 1 ton and it had a payload of between 3000-3500lbs (I don't remember the exact number). I knew the 3121, based on loaded pin weight, not dry pin weight, would be at the limit of the truck, not including the hitch. I knew I also wanted to add an auxiliary fuel tank in the bed, and possibly a couple of small generators. So I knew I would definitely be over weight. So wound up going with a super cab dually. There are folks out there that pull the biggest fifth wheel they can find with a 3/4 ton truck and ignore the fact that they are overloaded, some way overloaded. But that is there choice. My truck is not my daily driver, so that was not a concern.
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2017 XLT 350 SCLB DRW 4X4
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