My question is why they don't sell trucks with either a decent hitch or no hitch? (like they used to)
I bought a one ton (02 PSD Ex cab) and it has a 2" receiver rated at 12,500 lbs. I would stick with the half ton gas and never consider a dsl if I was only going to pull empty stuff. Then the hitch (what the ball is mounted on) is only 6000lbs/600 lbs tongue weight.
So buying a Brute II hitch (likely) that they have also (derated) it USED to be 30k lbs 3k drawbar weight. Now its 20k/2k.. Yep I lose the spare tire spot.
BUT I KNOW the trailer will stay hooked.
What bothers me is I can't use my truck to near the level of my half ton due to wimpy hitch. (I will be actually over BRutes new numbers ;(
) But because of stupid folks who can't drive/drive with load as if they are driving a sports car everything is derated. ;(
I have been known to leave spare tire at home. (don't like) and have considered a front mount tire rack....
