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03-10-2007, 11:19 AM
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 | Question?? Why can you tow more with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck, then you an with a conventional hitch? |
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03-10-2007, 11:36 AM
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 | because of where the weight is set relative to the wheelbase of your truck. |
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03-10-2007, 11:38 AM
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| is it possible to tow more then say 20,000lbs on a conventional hitch? |
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03-10-2007, 11:39 AM
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| what size truck or you wanting to pull 10 tons with?? |
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03-10-2007, 11:42 AM
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| 07 f350 not dually, crewcab 4x4...with 6.0L diesel |
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03-10-2007, 01:50 PM
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Look at the GM kodiak series truck. biggest and best out there. I will see if I can find a pic.
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03-10-2007, 06:34 PM
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03-10-2007, 11:07 PM
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| so there is no possible way |
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03-11-2007, 06:54 PM
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| physically i'm sure you could put 10tons on your regular hitch and pull it. how far? not very... how safe? not safe at all... how many problems would it cause your truck? probably quite a few
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03-12-2007, 08:45 AM
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| I had an old dodge with a 318 that i pulled 8 tons for several miles, off the ball on the bumper.... the truck could do it, the frame handled it the brakes didn't. i wouldn't do it again..... If it is a once in a blue moon thing for a mile or two, you might be okay, however, if you plan to pull ten tons on a regular basis, get the fith wheel, and save yourself the headache.
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