[sourdough]

My comments weren't meant to make you "lurk". They were meant to make you think - nothing more. Please read all the posts from the OP. They are trying their best to make a safe, intelligent decision on a tow vehicle with a large family and a tragic history. Current tow vehicle and large family dictate a safe approach is required and our comments/observations have to be tempered by that reality. Comments about "derating", how much his truck "should have" if it weren't for "xyz" aren't helpful, just more confusing (muddying the waters)....and meaningless since the weights dictated are what they are. I would hope that you can see where I'm coming from and look forward to your future contributions.