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Old 11-22-2019, 09:07 AM   #33
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Originally Posted by LewisB View Post
As you consider "older" truck model years, make sure to check capacities - current trucks have significantly improved capabilities over earlier (say 5-10 years) versions.
And here is an example.

Our 2004 Dodge dually had a crew cab and long bed (2wd). It had an auto trans and a 5.9 cdi Cummins turbo diesel. That particular Cummins was rated at 305 HP and 600 lbs of torque. It had a GVWR of 11500# with a GCWR of 23500# when using the factory installed 4.10 gearing. Big difference when compared to a like equipped 2019 year model.

We were limited to trailers having GVWRs of 14.5K and below. Ours was 14.1K.

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