What factors Determine Tow Rating

[Greg Hill]

The new 1/2 ton pickups are stout. My son works for FCA and I think he told me the new 1500 ram with the right equipment could tow 12,000 lbs. There is no doubt that these trucks can handle an open trailer and race car in about any situation. That’s what the op wanted to ask about and those are the facts.

[Dan Fahey]

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[james schaechter]

So Dan, what are you going to buy? We want a road test report! LOL

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by james schaechter

So Dan, what are you going to buy? We want a road test report! LOL

James, it likely won't be what the knowledgeable, experienced racers he asked have recommend. He always spends a couple of days telling people what the correct answer is, when he asks for advice.

Not likely many that have towed with both a 1/2 ton & 3/4 ton would prefer the 1/2 ton. There is much more to it than brakes. Go to an NHRA race (not talking local bracket races) and see how many are towing with a 1/2 ton. Much more to it than brakes, people that have towed with both know that. Maybe the wind never blows where Dan lives & races. He is also trying to race a very heavy car.

[Dave Gantz]

Dan, don't take offense, your questions always seem to be looking for the lest expensive solution. As Ed said, then you try to convince all of your advisors that they are wrong.

It's easy for me to spend someone else's money, but the obvious solution is to get something that will do the job as safely as possible, for your sake and everyone else's around you.

I drove 1.3 million safe miles in a tractor trailer. It was always more than capable of doing the job, in all kinds of conditions. (A very important aspect.) I don't know if I could say the same if I drove 1.3 million miles in a borderline safely loaded 1/2 ton truck with trailer.

[Ronnie Hamlin]

When (not if) you get into an emergency or panic situation, you will be thankful if you have more vehicle than you need for what you're pulling.