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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mhamershock wrote:Mortimer Brewster wrote:
Here are some payload numbers I Googled for Ford trucks for comparison:
2018 F150 payload: 1485 - 2311 lbs.
2018 F250 payload: 3288 - 4315 lbs
With the trailer weight and truck payload somewhat up in the air, draw your own conclusions as to which would be the safer route to go for the OP.
Those numbers are ****. I saw lots of F250s (SCREW diesels) with under 2500 lb payload on the lot when I was shopping. And there are F150s with over 3000 lb payload. Heck, my 18 F150 has 2410 lb payload and would tow the OPs trailer with ease. It has no problems with my 32', 8500 lb hauler.
Mike
Bypassing Google, I went back and looked up the numbers in an F150 brochure. The payload numbers went from 1640 - 3270 lbs. The top payload F150 of 3270 lbs is with the 5.0 l engine, regular cab and a wheelbase of 141.1”. My apologies to your truck.
FWIW, I think half-ton trucks are cute. :)
