In need for a new DD truck to tow small TT
I need a second vehicle for daily driving, and I wish to get a 4 door pickup truck that can also tow our small travel trailer (3500lb when it's loaded). Is it possible to find such a truck that can...
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Just a thought: The 350lbs may be a false tongue weight with the set up in that picture. The trailer is tilted up, so more weight is going to the back of the trailer. You should really have the trailer level or even pointing down just a touch for a true tongue weight measurement. You're right that the max TW should only be 500lbs or so assuming 15% TW.
In the end, any half ton truck should be able to handle your set up assuming it has a tow package. My Tahoe has a GCWR of 14000lbs, which means I can handle up to 7500lbs of trailer with about 500lbs of stuff/people in the vehicle besides myself. The towing capacity says its 8200, but if I pushed it that far, I'd be over payload. My truck was 5980 with a full tank of gas and me in it. Adding 500lbs of people/stuff puts me at 6500lbs. 7500+6500=14000lbs. 6500 is under my 7300 GVWR. A WDH helps to make sure that my rear axle doesn't take all the weight and you don't exceed the axle weight ratings. If I didn't have the tow package, the Tahoe is only rated to tow like 5400lbs instead of 8200.
With a 3500lb trailer, I can only see you needing to make sure whatever half ton you choose has the tow package and you're golden. Other than that, pick something you love and that works for you and your crew.
In the end, any half ton truck should be able to handle your set up assuming it has a tow package. My Tahoe has a GCWR of 14000lbs, which means I can handle up to 7500lbs of trailer with about 500lbs of stuff/people in the vehicle besides myself. The towing capacity says its 8200, but if I pushed it that far, I'd be over payload. My truck was 5980 with a full tank of gas and me in it. Adding 500lbs of people/stuff puts me at 6500lbs. 7500+6500=14000lbs. 6500 is under my 7300 GVWR. A WDH helps to make sure that my rear axle doesn't take all the weight and you don't exceed the axle weight ratings. If I didn't have the tow package, the Tahoe is only rated to tow like 5400lbs instead of 8200.
With a 3500lb trailer, I can only see you needing to make sure whatever half ton you choose has the tow package and you're golden. Other than that, pick something you love and that works for you and your crew.
