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Forum: General Escape 07-08-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 26,214
Posted By steve dunham
One of the issues with the modern 1/2 ton trucks...

One of the issues with the modern 1/2 ton trucks is that they are not built like trucks of years past . Most modern 1/2 ton trucks are used as commuter vehicles or so called " Grocery Getters" and in...
Forum: General Escape 07-07-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 26,214
Posted By steve dunham
Thank you for posting your actual pin weight . I...

Thank you for posting your actual pin weight . I had a feeling that the dry pin weight of 600 lbs posted by Escape would be a little low . Our friends new 34ft "LIGHTWEIGHT " fifth wheel trailer has...
Forum: General Escape 07-06-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 26,214
Posted By steve dunham
Don't forget that you also have to make allowance...

Don't forget that you also have to make allowance for the weight of the
5th wheel hitch which is approx 150lbs.
Forum: General Escape 07-06-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 26,214
Posted By steve dunham
My full size 1/2 ton pickup has a listed towing...

My full size 1/2 ton pickup has a listed towing capacity of 10,250 lbs
a payload capacity of 1430 lbs and a GVWR of 6800 lbs . My Casita 17ft Deluxe
weighs 3300 lbs with a tongue weight of 350 lbs....
Forum: General Escape 07-04-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 26,214
Posted By steve dunham
My old. 1/2 ton pickup shared the same frame as...

My old. 1/2 ton pickup shared the same frame as the 3/4 ton pickup for that model year.
The diference between the trucks was in the suspension ,rear end ,axles and drive train.
The newer 1/2 ton...
Forum: General Escape 07-03-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 26,214
Posted By steve dunham
When I purchased my 1/2 ton Ram truck ,the 5.7...

When I purchased my 1/2 ton Ram truck ,the 5.7 liter Hemi was a no charge upgrade and the diesel engine was a $4K upgrade.
Plus they were only offering a very limited end of the year discount on the...
Forum: General Escape 07-03-2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 26,214
Posted By steve dunham
When I bought my new truck ,I looked at the small...

When I bought my new truck ,I looked at the small diesel engine .The identical truck to what I purchased with the small diesel engine came at a premium of over $8000 ! Hardly what I would describe...
Forum: General Escape 07-03-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 26,214
Posted By steve dunham
Why if one is purchasing a "new" truck ,and...

Why if one is purchasing a "new" truck ,and knowing full well that Ram & GM do not list their 1/2 ton trucks for 5th wheel towing while Ford does, then why not just buy a Ford and avoid the whole...
Forum: General Escape 07-03-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 26,214
Posted By steve dunham
The Magnuson Moss act does offer consumers...

The Magnuson Moss act does offer consumers warranty protection within limits
The dealer I bought my truck from refused to install a 5th wheel hitch in my truck and warned of the warranty...
Forum: General Escape 07-02-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 26,214
Posted By steve dunham
I would check the trucks owners manual and see if...

I would check the trucks owners manual and see if the truck is rated for a 5th wheel hitch.
My 1/2 ton full size pickup truck is not listed for a 5th wheel hitch (Per owners manual ) only for a...
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