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Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-28-2015, 10:43 AM
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Posted By Brian B-P
I assume "cdn" means per imperial gallon. If so,...

I assume "cdn" means per imperial gallon. If so, then four-fifths of those numbers for miles per US gallon (so, 13.3 to 15).
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-28-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,536
Posted By Brian B-P
I think - just from memory - that it previously...

I think - just from memory - that it previously said smaller tow vehicles. There is certainly an issue with what expectation this might set because people will have different understanding of terms....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-27-2015, 10:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,536
Posted By Brian B-P
Excellent :) Those who don't get the right...

Excellent :)
Those who don't get the right payload package like this and assume "any half-ton" is suitable may not be in such good shape. :eek:

That's the joy and challenge of pickup trucks......
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-27-2015, 06:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,536
Posted By Brian B-P
At 1000 pounds of pin weight, 100 pounds of...

At 1000 pounds of pin weight, 100 pounds of hitch, and two typical adults in the front seats, most base-level "1/2 ton" pickups are out of payload capacity... with no other passengers, and no cargo...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-27-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,536
Posted By Brian B-P
Those are all valid concerns (as Steve knows from...

Those are all valid concerns (as Steve knows from hitting GVWR issues with even a conventional trailer), but the dealers are probably also assuming that "fifth wheel" means something much larger than...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-26-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,536
Posted By Brian B-P
... unless the rear axle is overloaded by the...

... unless the rear axle is overloaded by the combination of the rear axle's share of passengers, cargo, and pin weight. Or if the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is exceeded by the combination of the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-26-2015, 11:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,536
Posted By Brian B-P
Canada or elsewhere, if the Gross Vehicle Weight...

Canada or elsewhere, if the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or Gross Axle Weight Rating (front or rear, but the rear would likely be the issue) is exceeded then the rig is not road legal. I agree this...
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