Towing info

ssobol · Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:51 pm Post subject: Towing info

CR posted some info on trucks and towing. Probably old news to most people here, but you never know.

https://www.consumerreports.org/pickup-trucks/how-much-can-pickup-trucks-tow/?EXTKEY=EE992IBAC&utm_source=acxiom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20190917_cromc_engagewkly

https://www.consumerreports.org/pickup-trucks/you-use-your-pickup-to-tow-what-you-need-to-know/

https://www.consumerreports.org/pickup-trucks/how-much-truck-do-you-need-to-tow-that-trailer/

BrentB · Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks

I want a Yukon XL with 10K cap

Micahbigsur@msn.com · Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:38 am Post subject:

I wonder why they only mention light duty trucks. Half tons are pretty capable but are only half way up the scale for towing pickups, I like the torque and economy of the big Chevy, Dodge and Ford diesels and they give you a better safety margin on the larger boats.

kaelc · Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:23 pm Post subject:

I think they concentrate on the highest sold consumer trucks on the market, hence the lack of 3500/350 ratings.

Unfortunately, they even skip over the requirements of some of the manufactures to have a weight-distribution hitch when towing over 5000lbs (Nissan/Toyota) Speaking of which, anyone need a brand new in box weight distribution hitch package? I bought it to tow our 25 with my father in-laws Tundra and then bought an F350.