Reality Check

[rob67]

I looked at the door tag last night and it says 7500# GVW. So assuming the truck weighs 4500#, that means I can tow 300# right?

[piecesparts]

Originally Posted by rob67

I looked at the door tag last night and it says 7500# GVW. So assuming the truck weighs 4500#, that means I can tow 300# right?

3000#????? not 300#

[rob67]

Originally Posted by piecesparts

3000#????? not 300#

Yeah 3000# darn fingers! And is 4500# a good estimate of what the truck weighs by it self without any people or stuff in it?

[kcjones]

Originally Posted by rob67

I looked at the door tag last night and it says 7500# GVW. So assuming the truck weighs 4500#, that means I can tow 300# right?

If the rear end, springs, shocks, tranny, bushings, frame/xmembers, brakes, etc are all in good shape. BTW, I think it means you can haul 3000 lbs, or tow something that has a tongue weight of 3000 lbs (that's A LOT). You should be able to tow a significant weight, depending on the trailer style, the rear end ratio you've got, engine, tranny, and where you're going.

[rob67]

I thought you should be able to tow more than that given that you see 3/4 tons towing fifth wheel campers all the time and I know they aint light.