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Originally Posted by Logan X
I don’t understand the logic people use when they justify towing over weight because they are only going a short distance. It seems like something bad could happen just as easily on a short trip as a long trip.
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Well part of it comes from the fact that a 250/2500 with a set of bags, can pull just as well as a 350/3500 with the same power-train. They are mostly the same vehicle biggest differences are likely springs, wheels and TIRES.
I towed a 32' 12,000#+ 5er for several years with a Ram 2500, Camper package, towing package, and optional higher capacity tires. yes it towed ok, but I was 1,200# to in the end 1,700# over the 8,800# GVWR of the TV. Well I kept thinking what if, involved in an accident my fault or NOT, there are way too many hungry lawyers out there now days, I am retired, and just could not afford the thought.
So as several on this forum we stepped up to a 3500 DRW, well 15 years newer, way more payload and while I thought the old experience was fine, the new is soooooo smooooth!!
Old package
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