02-13-2019, 03:43 AM
(02-13-2019, 03:12 AM)LP link Wrote:Due to some equine interests we now have a Toyota and it's by far the best off-road / heavy towing vehicle we've owned. Over the years in the same category we've had Ford and Holden and limited exposure to Chevrolet, RAM, Jeep and Landrover, all were relative rubbish.
One thing I have learned, rated towing capacity is a pretty meaningless measure for anybody except the road authorities to use as a guideline for handing out fines!
Gross Vehicle Mass and Gross Combined Mass are the most meaningful measures. Many vehicles can only legally achieve their towing capacity with absolutely nothing in the vehicle - including the driver
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?” Oddball