I do have a real truck, in my signature. Today I traded my minivan for a Ram 1500 Sport. Maybe not even a real half ton with the lower payload. I loved the room in the Town and Country. I was well satisfied with the mileage. Nice engine. Not bad to drive. The road noise level I didn't like. Towing my little 4'x6' enclosed trailer in a head wind gave me 13 mpg. This half ton grocery getter is great to drive. Quiet and smooth. Lots of power though lower mpg. Will probably get better mileage towing the enclosed trailer.
This wouldn't be the first time I replaced an auto with a pickup as my daily driver and grocery getter.