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RatedX
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May 19, 2013

Truck or SUV recommendations

I am looking for recommendations on what kind of truck or SUV to buy to pull my travel trailer. The trailer is a ultra light, 32 feet long with pin and weighs in at 4936 dry. I have looked into a Toyota Tacoma TRD that hauls 6500 lbs but some have told me that I would be pushing it's boundaries too much.

What are your opinions? I would prefer SUV but willing to look at truck like Tundra, F150 or Dodge Ram Hemi...
  • Thanks for sharing :) I plan on hauling around so I don't think I would go any bigger or heavier for now anyways :)
  • Unless the F150 is newer then you may be light. I would go with a 3/4 ton truck that way if you upgrade to a heavier TT you will be covered. JMHO
  • The Sticker inside the cabinet says 4963 with no water etc.

    I am probably going to get a Ford f150 with the 5.4 or the Toyota Tundra if I can affort it :)
  • Honestly, A 6500lb tow capacity is borderline for a 4936lb dry TT. You are going to be near, or over 6000 by the time you load the trailer, and by being that close, You won't be able to cary anything in the TV. Remember. Every pound you put into the TV lowers the tow capacity.

    You will need a Expedition EL, or a Surburban at minium to tow that TT. A 150, or 1500, would be better.
  • 1st, NEVER look at the dry weight. No one hauls around an empty camper. Look more at the GVW.
    2nd, that 5000 you quoted seems very light for a 32 footer. My 21footer comes in at 3600 from the factory. I am pushing 4600 after a trip on the CAT scales.
    3rd, A 6000 pound camper will have 600 to 900 pounds of tongue weight. That may be too much for your truck and/or hitch.

    What is the trailer that you are looking at? You may want to consider something smaller.