1/2 or 3/4 Ton? - Trying to decide.
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 250...
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Gulfcoast wrote:
I agree that a 3/4 ton is the way to go, but I usually spend 90% around town and 10% towing these days. Decisions...
Since this is the OP, describing his intended use, I would say a half ton will work just fine for him. However, lots of 1/2 Ts out there, not all are equally capable.
Mitch has posted numerous times on this thread, so I'll use his 1/2T truck for example. I am familiar with his exact 2013 model. It has the max tow, which adds large mirrors, IBC, an extra 500 lbs GVWR, and 4050 RAWR. The payload will be just short of 2K. The 3.5 Ecoboost has great power/torque, for towing. This F150 would be a great match for the OP, for the trailer he intends to tow, and also a nice, fun to drive truck, for his mostly around town driving.
I know GM makes similar 1/2 tons that will also work great for the OP. The OP is asking if for his use, can he get by with a 1/2 ton, and the answer is, yes you can, but do your homework, to get the right one.
Jerry
