1/2 or 3/4 Ton? - Trying to decide.

Gulfcoast wrote:
Ready for a newer truck...

Jayco 25' travel trailer:

WEIGHTS
Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 5220#
Dry Hitch Weight: 545#
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 7000#
Cargo Carrying Capacity: 1780#

A 2500 Diesel sure would handle it easy, but could I "get by" with a half ton Chevy 5.4? I may cross the rocky mountains one day.

Absolutely not a problem for any V8 or turbo 4/6 half ton. Well within the ratings even at full trailer GVW.

Assuming 800 hitch weight and 1300 - 1500 lbs payload, you can carry 500 - 700 in the truck.

If you're concerned about being near payload, you can remove the tailgate and chuck the truck spare onto the trailer; frees up 150 lbs of payload.