kerrlakeRoo wrote:
Your description of the trailer size are well within the 3/4 ton truck capacities, gas or diesel. But since this will also be a daily driver for your wife, I suggest you have her drive several trucks, and dont only look at GM. For what you described a ford F-150 especially with HD pkg and the 3.5 eco boost would serve well, and be a somewhat easier vehicle to feed as well as possibly be a better feel for your DW.
I dont know how many miles a year you anticipate towing annually, but the commute miles will definitely be cheaper and likely as, if not more comfortable with the 1/2 ton platform.
Try them all, all the big three trucks are capable and functional, but comfort in driving and handling are extremely important.
^^^This. Go drive a 2018 F150 Lariat Supercrew. I have one with the HD package, 3.5 EB,
and 6.5 foot bed (you will have to order, dealers will not have any). I load it with my wife and 2 kids, 3 dogs, and tow a 27' trailer. Did 2000 miles with it over the Holidays. It is comfortable, quiet, spacious, and smooth while towing, and makes an excellent daily driver with all the kids/sports/dogs. Lariat has plenty of features and cool stuff @ $53k OTD. You don't need nor want a diesel for what you want to do.
Mike
