Too much power???

[xrcris]

I believe "too much" power is just enough!

[Parks]

Originally Posted by Wundertaker

My whole point of this thread was to show that Virtually No One complains about having TOO MUCH POWER!!! Yet...there are a thousand threads from those claiming their 150/1500 gasser can tow ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, AND ANYTIME!


They will get out their slide rulers, calculators, and tape measures to try to convince the HIGHLY EXPERIENCED HERE (really trying to convince THEMSELVES) that they are WELL WITHIN LIMITS and all is well. And then they want advice on adding air bags, springs, lift kits, and the such to bring their 150/1500 up to and more powerful than a 350/3500 diesel!

Sorry to bloviate here however, I JUST DON'T GET IT! As for me, I'll relax in my "waaaaay within limits TV" and focus on keeping my coffee cup full!

Agreed with your sentiment but on the flip side and just as annoying is the group of RVers. THese are the guys that are firm believers that if you are towing a 10K-12K GVWR trailer or 5er you " are in one ton dually territory now". Some just think anything above a pop up require a diesel and/or 1 ton dually. Don't get it.

[96 Softail]

Originally Posted by mrgrayaz

It's not really a question of power is it? Your doing yourself a disservice if you think it's only about HP. A F-150 can be optioned with the same 6.2L that the F-350 has. The 3.5L Ecoboost has more power then the base GM 6.0. It's really about suspension, brakes, transmission, cooling etc. The weight of the trucks themselves help as well.

These are the things that make the difference while towing.

So there is a lot there in regards to capability. But it's all a compromise. My F-350 doesn't fit in parking garages. Service on diesel engines is expensive. Half tons ride far more comfortably. Dually's can't go through drive through restaurants, banks, or pharmacies.

I've decided a 1 ton diesel SRW is a good compromise for me.

Everyone values these things differently.

Now what I don't understand is everyone's love for 3/4 tons but that's another matter

I’ll take the comfy ride from my 3/4 ton over a one ton any day. And, it does just fine towing

[96 Softail]

Originally Posted by Parks

Agreed with your sentiment but on the flip side and just as annoying is the group of RVers. THese are the guys that are firm believers that if you are towing a 10K-12K GVWR trailer or 5er you " are in one ton dually territory now". Some just think anything above a pop up require a diesel and/or 1 ton dually. Don't get it.

^^^^ Agree

[oldeguy]

too much power...hummm. I guess that would mean while pulling the 5er shifting into third gear and spinning the rear tires and leaving 30 foot of black marks on the road! Now that would be too much power...

[raineman]

Always interesting who gets their feelings hurt when talking about trucks..... there is a pattern