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    Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 5:57pm
thanks to all who replied, I appreciate it. I got my class 3 hitch today and now I can tow, just need to get a trailer and an r-pod. lol.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 4:09pm
and remember, too, your manual will be generic for all half tons. Check your door jam for a sticker showing maximum towing weight, that will be vehicle specific, as everyone else pointed out.
That button at the top of the remote?
That's the power button..press it.
Turn it all off.
Go outside!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 9:18pm
welcome to everything Pods!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 9:17pm
If you use the manual don't forget a safety margin. Just because it says you can tow it, doesn't mean that you should. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 8:59pm
Welcome to the group.  We too are fairly new here.  As you can see there are lots of helpful people here and plenty of great information.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 8:27pm
What Tech said.
In my (Chevy) pickup manual there are different tow weights for every different:
engine
transmission
bed size
cab size
rear axle ratio
2wd vs. 4wd

Use the manual. The numbers should be based on the complete drivetrain.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 7:48pm
Thanks to all the replies, I appreciate it.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 7:39pm
Looks interesting!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 6:59pm
I found this towing calculator on another post within the forum. I would like to give credit to whoever posted it originally, but I can't find it again. Fortunately I saved it as an important tool. It's a bit complicated, but well worth the trouble.
You'll have to copy and paste the link because I still haven't figured out how to post a live link in this forum, that works. Good Luck!

http://goo.gl/ekTY1r 

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Welcome to the group!!
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