Big three HD gassers

Groover wrote:
My new 150 pulls as well or better than my old 250 did and gives a lot better gas milage. I am currently pulling somewhat over 11,000lbs with it regularly now. It definately needs the load distributing hitch more than a 250 but is great other than that and you should probably have one anyway unless you are pulling a 5th wheel. Then you might should consider the max payload package. The 3.5 Ecoboost is stronger than the 6.2 below 5,000 rpm and gives much better fuel economy, especially empty as you plan to be most of the time. You are fortunate to have so many good choices. I do wish that I could have gotten the air suspension on my Ford. I do like Fords and the 6.2 seems to be strong and reliable but it is old technology and does not give great fuel economy, it is already a very low production engine and I expect it to go away altogether very soon.

I could not imagine pulling over 11k regularly with any 1/2 ton truck of any brand. Period. But that's just me.
Not saying it can't be done cause your obviously doing it. But that has got to be pretty tough on that truck if doing it regularly as you said, even with all the HD equipment. And the "old" 3/4 tons are a far cry from the "newer" ones.

OP. Any of the big 3 HD gassers will serve you well. You may could even pull it off with a well equipped 1/2 ton like Groover above. But for anything nearing 10k and over, I would recommend a 3/4 ton simply for the more stable and capable platform. Some will disagree with my take on this and that's fine. One last thing. Don't get caught up in the brand loyalty brigade. Test drive them all and pick the one YOU like and are comfy with, cause honestly, there is no wrong choice with either.