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Motor31 · 10-12-2007, 08:50 AM

It is not necessary to have an HDT to tow a larger MS unit. It's a bit of overkill in capacity for RV uses. The choice to go that large isn't just based on the capacity of the tow vehicle but the cost analysis as well. It is still cheaper to find a used but still very serviceable HDT for less than the cost of a 3/4 ton Pick up. That does not mean that your circumstances will be best served by that kind of vehicle. It works best for a full timer vs a part time RV'er.

What is important to have is enough truck to tow the trailer with while staying inside of the tow vehicles ratings for GVW and GCVW. There are several to choose from in models like the 450 / 4500 up to the 650 / 6500 (depending on brand) as well as the smaller "big trucks" like the Freightliner and International MDT's that are capable of handling the larger trailer that we love to use. It does make a difference in safety and comfort when you are towing inside the capacity of both the tow vehicle and trailer limits.

10-12-2007, 08:50 AM	#41
Motor31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,130	It is not necessary to have an HDT to tow a larger MS unit. It's a bit of overkill in capacity for RV uses. The choice to go that large isn't just based on the capacity of the tow vehicle but the cost analysis as well. It is still cheaper to find a used but still very serviceable HDT for less than the cost of a 3/4 ton Pick up. That does not mean that your circumstances will be best served by that kind of vehicle. It works best for a full timer vs a part time RV'er. What is important to have is enough truck to tow the trailer with while staying inside of the tow vehicles ratings for GVW and GCVW. There are several to choose from in models like the 450 / 4500 up to the 650 / 6500 (depending on brand) as well as the smaller "big trucks" like the Freightliner and International MDT's that are capable of handling the larger trailer that we love to use. It does make a difference in safety and comfort when you are towing inside the capacity of both the tow vehicle and trailer limits. __________________ Mike Nancy and the fuzzies Fulltiming since June 2004 Volvo 660 MH tow vehicle 2005 MS 38RL 2007 Saturn Ion "toad" 2010 Gold Wing "piggyback"