Confused 1/2ton or 3/4ton ?
Looking at purchasing our first tt and confused by all the different responses as to what truck we should get to tow it. It has a UVWR of 5295 lbs hitch weight of 635lbs. Most are saying to go with a ...
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Reality is you are probably around 8000lb fully loaded with 1000-1100lb hitch weight. Keep in mind anything you put in the truck comes off the cargo capacity so if it's only got 1500lb capacity, with the wife, 2 kids and the dog, you are at the limit before putting the cooler, fire wood and a cap on the back. (1/2 ton trucks can come with wildly different cargo capacities so it's very specific)
If the 1/2 ton is rated for that, it should be fine. The 3/4 will do better but not strictly needed.
What would likely make the difference for me is how much and where will you tow? The more you tow and the more it's in the mountains, the more I would lean towards the 3/4 ton.
If the 1/2 ton is rated for that, it should be fine. The 3/4 will do better but not strictly needed.
What would likely make the difference for me is how much and where will you tow? The more you tow and the more it's in the mountains, the more I would lean towards the 3/4 ton.
