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#802 of 1470 Bowke is right by rsholland Mar 30, 2004 (12:36 pm)
The tow rating is only part of the equation, you also have consider the tongue rating. The guy opted for the 3/4 ton F-250 Super Duty, I'm assuming. As for 1/2 tons, the Titan can tow with the best of the bunch. However, a 3/4 ton it's not.   Bob
#803 of 1470 correct... by bowke28 Mar 30, 2004 (12:52 pm)
it actually tows (raw weight only) as well as the v10 in the ford. the only difference was the fact that the camper put too much weight on the back of the truck. it was a little unstable around corners. (the camper pushed the truck a bit)
#805 of 1470 romanram by mac24 Mar 30, 2004 (8:15 pm)
We're only at odds over the first sentence of your earlier post (#798)........"Tongue weight is essentially what you put in the bed of the pickup.".........   Again.......... the tongue weight is the weight of the trailer tongue, which bears down on the vehicle's trailer hitch.   You are correct in saying that the tongue weight has a bearing on the amount that can be carried in the pickup bed. However, the relationship is not linear, and axle loading has to be taken into consideration as well. Distribution of the load in the bed is an important consideration. Anything in front of the rear axle will contribute to a higher load on the front axle, and anything behind the rear axle (including tongue weight on the hitch) will reduce the load on the front axle. This is why manufacturers provide axle load capacity figures. It's easy to exceed one or other of those figures without being close to the maximum towing or carrying limits.   Although most people don't worry about this too much, the guys that drive the cars with the blue flashing lights are very aware of it, and they know how to do the necessary calculations! A trip to a nearby weigh-bridge or scale can be an eye opener.
#806 of 1470 Mac 24 by nds Mar 31, 2004 (6:13 am)
Can you cite an example of someone in non commercial vehicle being escorted to scales to check axle weights? I have been towing coast to coast border to border for over 30 years and have never heard of this being done.
#807 of 1470 nds by mac24 Mar 31, 2004 (8:40 am)
I was suggesting that a voluntary trip to a nearby scales would be an eye opener, especially with regard to exceeding axle loading without exceeding the maximum vehicle and towing limits.   While I can't cite any specific examples without doing some research to provide documentation, I've seen apparently 'private' pickup trucks towing apparently 'commercial' loads (machine parts, building materials etc.) being stopped and checked by the 'truck bears'. They use a deserted ten mile stretch of US19 near me to play on. The only time I've seen a travel trailer rig being investigated was when it had pulled over to change a wheel. Wrong time and place!   Of course, this doesn't mean that you won't get stopped if your totally private rig of any sort looks to be out of balance i.e. nose up tail down. Nor does it mean you won't get a full check over if a dirtbag drunk runs into you! Highway Patrol et al. are obligated to check out both parties in a collision. If there are injuries, or worse, a fatality, the check out will be very thorough!
#808 of 1470 Hows the Titan selling? by arouth Mar 31, 2004 (12:23 pm)
Hello,   I have seen a few of them on the roads, i'm just wondering how these bad boys are doing? Its been on the market now for 3 months. Its a nice truck. I might get one in a year or so.
#809 of 1470 1st trip to dealer by mdziekonski Apr 04, 2004 (8:02 pm)
After 4,000 miles I made my 1st trip back to the dealer, only problem were the brakes. They were completely warped already which made the truck vibrate while braking. (they replaced them under warranty) Anyone eles notice this problem? I'm also averaging 12mpg (I'm hoping this will improve), how is everyone eles doing with there mileage & etc..
#810 of 1470 by bearbrawn Apr 04, 2004 (8:38 pm)
I heard incorrect lugnut torque will cause that...   They should have checked them at PDI.
#811 of 1470 Sorry If I am covering old ground by atlgaxt Apr 06, 2004 (11:43 am)
But I am new to the thread. After going to the auto show in Atlanta a month ago my wife and I are smitten with the Titan, and are considering an upgrade to a Titan within the next year.   On my current truck I have a roll'n'lock. This is an awesome cover that is easy to open and close and is secure when closed. I don't want a hard fiberglass cover that has to be removed or sits open when I have something in the bed. I don't want a soft vinyl, non secure cover that needs to be rolled or painstakingly snapped into place.   Is there a rolling cover that fits the Titan with the bed utility package? If not, I would settle for a folding one, but I am wondering if either can be fitted to this truck. A couple of people asked similar questions in earlier posts but I never saw an answer. I love the truck, but the inability to put a simple to use and secure cover would be a deal breaker for me.   Thanks! Replies to this message: rac66 (Apr 15, 2004 3:00 pm)

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