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.

Yes a 2500 would tow it better, but so then would a 450, or MTD. But for the trailer you described. A properly equipped 150, or 1500 is more than you need.

By properly equipped. I mean, either the 3.5 EcoBoost, or the 5.0 with the 3.73 rear gear, and of course the towing package. In a GM, the 5.3, and 3.73 and tow package. Either will do great.