You have purchased the wrong trailer for a 1/2 ton truck or SUV. The dry weight of the trailer is without options, propane, and batteries. Trailer is likely around 8,000 lbs. by itself, before you load anything inside. Ready to travel, it will weigh in close to or a bit over 9,000 lbs., and the tongue weight will easily exceed 1,000 lbs. It is one inch shorter than 36 feet long. You can get an F-250 crew cab with a short bed, and it will be no longer than an F-150. Safety will be a major concern for you and your family. The 36 foot trailer will push a 1/2 ton vehicle all over the road, imagine the tail wagging the dog on a grand scale. An F-250 crew cab short bed with a 6.2 gas engine will have enough payload and stability to safely haul that trailer. It will be well within it's limitations. That trailer is way beyond the safe limits of a 1/2 ton vehicle.