Because people are stupid and think you need a big - #92162188 added by corso at You don't need a 3500HD to pull a traile

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why is this not a more common method of towing!? it would significantly reduce damage done to both trailer and vehicle due to jack-knifing!

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A rip holes in the thin sheet metal roof of vechiles.

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Because people are stupid and think you need a big ass truck to pull anything.

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But those stupid people are well aware that an efficient use of a "big ass truck's" torque and gear ratios often yield better gas mileage and drivetrain longevity. What Sirbrentcoe was saying was the configuration of the 5th wheel hitch. He had a good point.

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...Since when do trucks have better mileage?

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I guarantee, a f-250 diesel pulling a >1500lb trailer will get better gas mileage than a Volkswagen beetle

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(05/14/2013) [-]

I don't think that trailer was that heavy.