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Motor31 · 12-05-2009, 09:51 AM

Yes I have heard that Dodge was getting into the MDT (4500 to 6500 range) arena like Ford and GM. Keep in mind that a 4500 (450) is not a significantly larger capacity truck than a 1 ton (350 / 3500) in a lot of cases.

If you can access it I'd be looking for a truck towing guide like Trailer Life puts out. It has tons of information regarding the subject and can help you understand what all the options do to make up the rating by vehicle and manufacturer. Lately (2009 edition) they have covered the Fords up to the 550 level. You get the annual guide each year with a subscription. The 2010 guide comes out in either the Jan or Feb issue I believe.

12-05-2009, 09:51 AM	#7
Motor31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,130	Yes I have heard that Dodge was getting into the MDT (4500 to 6500 range) arena like Ford and GM. Keep in mind that a 4500 (450) is not a significantly larger capacity truck than a 1 ton (350 / 3500) in a lot of cases. If you can access it I'd be looking for a truck towing guide like Trailer Life puts out. It has tons of information regarding the subject and can help you understand what all the options do to make up the rating by vehicle and manufacturer. Lately (2009 edition) they have covered the Fords up to the 550 level. You get the annual guide each year with a subscription. The 2010 guide comes out in either the Jan or Feb issue I believe. __________________ 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"