For Experienced 1/2 Ton 5'ers

Our 26.5 RLS came with the factory sticker saying dry weight was 7,272 and we added a second 12 volt batters so a little over 7,300 pounds. Hitch weight probably will be around 1,400# so a 1/2 ton should be able to handle it very easily. You will need a max tow and max payload, but I think all of the "big three" 1/2 tons should handle it. You might also take a look at the Tundra since it's a pretty substantial 1/2 ton pickup as well. For me, I have never towed with anything other than a 3/4 ton, the last three have been diesels so I can't answer your question with real life experience but can tell you that our GMC 2500HD with the D/A combo, crew cab and short bed tows our 26.5 RLS very nicely along with our Crestliner Super Hawk 1900 behind it. I do believe that GMC will be bringing out a newer 1/2 ton a little later this year with a tow package with a 6.2 in it that should have more than enough power for your needs and it will come with, I believe, an economy package that reduces the cylinders used when the load on the engine reduces to a lighter level.