Truck or SUV recommendations

CincyGus wrote:

CKNSLS wrote:
Today's 1/2 tons are not your grand fathers half-tons and most are very capable to pull upwards towards 10,000 pounds. And they can do so safely.

BUT, some on this board have a hard time understanding this fact.

I'm not one to act as the weight police but I think there is more to picking a proper tow vehicle than what a sticker or manufacture web site says. And I have enough experience pulling horse, RV;s and other trailers to know sometimes the numbers all work but I don't want to use the combo again after a trip.

Wheel base of the TV vs. the length of the trailer is important.
Rear end ratio and engine size is critical to pulling hills.
Weight of TV vs Trailer is a concernt to be considered.

And these are before you get into the weights of the vehicle and capabilities of the TV.

I've yet to drive a 1/2 ton truck that I would be comfortable pulling a 10,000 lb trailer with. Maybe it's out there and I just havn't tried it yet. A decision everyone has to make on their own.

I agree. I think most of us that tow with 1/2 tons have no intention of pulling it's maximum rated weight. The Ultra Lights between 5,000 and 7,000 pounds are the sweet spot of 1/2 ton towing. And these trailers are well constructed and have all the features (mostly) of heavier trailers.

I am currently towing a 5,500 pound TT across the country with my 2011 Silverado 1/2 ton Crew Cab w/the 5.3. After 4,500 towing miles (thus far) and 10,000 solo touring miles there have been ZERO issues so far with my completely stock truck and my Eclipse Milan 29 foot travel trailer.

There is no need for 3/4 ton or 1 ton recommendations when towing these type of trailers.