The next time a person tells me their 1/2 ton gasser tows great..

[cmb396]

Originally Posted by Cobra4B

Can't say that I have.... you never answered my question in your land thread about what you have to do to care for 110 acres of land

Oh, I thought you were asking Liz. Just depends on how clean you want it to be. If you have a lot of pasture, and fences, you have a lot of mowing, and fence rows to keep clean so briars and bushes don't grow up around it.
Woods are woods, let it go imho, b/c you're fighting an uphill battle. Other than that, keep your yard and drive clean just like any normal house any you're good.

[The_Dude]

Originally Posted by NB2K

That guy will debate you for days about the legitimacy of that rig.
Despite all the differing opinions in this thread I bet not one of us would pull a mess like that.

Easily pulled with a half ton gasser!

[C5SilverBullet]

Originally Posted by NB2K

I bet not one of us would pull a mess like that.

Especially in the mountains. That is just flat out moronic.

[C5Nate]

Originally Posted by Montehall

fuel supply.
No matter where you are, at least in the US, gasoline is far easier to find than Diesel. It's not as hard as it used to be, but it can still be an issue.
When we visit my parents in Lincoln, NE, we have to drive 15 minutes to get Diesel.

Originally Posted by Gozar

I have never, ever, ever had a problem. Also considering that farm equipment and trucking runs on diesel I really find that a hard to believe.

The ONLY place I have had trouble finding diesel is near downtown areas. Even then, just hit the interstate and you will find them everywhere.

[Nemesis]

Originally Posted by C5SilverBullet

Your biggest problem is you have a 3/4 ton suv with a gas engine. That engine can barely move the Suburban around, let alone add weight to it.

You're better off towing with a 1/2 ton than with a 3/4 ton gas.

I'm coming to you when I buy my next truck. Ya'll should have no trouble finding a used 4WD, long bed, ext cabs, no?

[Stangkiller]

Originally Posted by Drew M

I'm coming to you when I buy my next truck. Ya'll should have no trouble finding a used 4WD, long bed, ext cabs, no?

cept I want a short bed Crew Cab

[NB2K]

Originally Posted by Stangkiller

cept I want a short bed Crew Cab

I'd go for that 6 1/2. I had the short one and I missed that extra foot.

[Montehall]

here's a fun observation... 3/4 ton and 1-ton trucks have the same towing capacities.
Dually's actually offer less towing capacity, since the heavier axle consumes a greater portion of the GVWR.

[Y2Kvert4me]

GVWR doesn't consider a trailer. What about GCWR?


I'll bet the dually wins.

[NB2K]

Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me

GVWR doesn't consider a trailer. What about GCWR?


I'll bet the dually wins.

You lost about 90% of the people in this thread.

[Gozar]

Originally Posted by NB2K

You lost about 90% of the people in this thread.

Combined Gross Weight Rating. It is clearly listed in everyone's owners manual and Y2Kvert4me is correct. I haven't seen a dually lose to anything in that category although there might be an exception out there somewhere.

[Datawiz]

You nutswingers still going at this debate?

[Gozar]

Originally Posted by datawiz

You nutswingers still going at this debate?

[C5Nate]

Originally Posted by Montehall

here's a fun observation... 3/4 ton and 1-ton trucks have the same towing capacities.
Dually's actually offer less towing capacity, since the heavier axle consumes a greater portion of the GVWR.

Here is a better observation.

You are wrong bucky.


2011 Silverado 2500HDavailable on select models.
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Starting MSRP: $28,315
As Shown: $44,060
Horsepower: 397 hp
Max Towing: 17,800 lbs
Max Payload: 4,192 lbs
Torque: 765 ft lbs
MPG: N/A
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2011 Silverado 3500HDavailable on select models.
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Starting MSRP: $28,805
As Shown: $44,945
Horsepower: 397 hp
Max Towing: 21,700 lbs
Max Payload: 6,635 lbs
Torque: 765 ft lbs
MPG: N/A

[Datawiz]

Originally Posted by Gozar

Carry on.

[Cobra4B]

Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me

GVWR doesn't consider a trailer. What about GCWR?


I'll bet the dually wins.

It's amazing how many people confuse them or have no understanding. I've had multiple people tell me the GVWR on the door jamb sticker on a vehicle was the curb weight.

[Nemesis]

Originally Posted by Montehall

here's a fun observation... 3/4 ton and 1-ton trucks have the same towing capacities.
Dually's actually offer less towing capacity, since the heavier axle consumes a greater portion of the GVWR.

I never understood the purpose of a dually, except maybe to have an extra 2 wheels for traction in the mud.

[Montehall]

if you exclude the towing capacity remark... I'm correct.

[Cobra4B]

Originally Posted by Drew M

I never understood the purpose of a dually, except maybe to have an extra 2 wheels for traction in the mud.

Increased weight carrying capacity (2 more tires to spread the load), increased stability (wider track) and an added margin of safety in the event of a blow-out.

[Nemesis]

Originally Posted by Cobra4B

Increased weight carrying capacity (2 more tires to spread the load), increased stability (wider track) and an added margin of safety in the event of a blow-out.

Oh. Meh. I still feel a truck's towing ability is only as good as it's suspension. (Leaf springs suck)