Inexpensive 1/2 ton truck options
Hi everyone! Brand new member. Been doing some reading in this section, but it seems the vast majority of the threads are about relatively new tow vehicles. My wife and I are preparing to become fu...
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You may be fine in a Tundra but it will be hard to find at that price point.
Not true. It all depends on model and cab configuration, but Rams have the lowest payloads in the segment. Yes even lower than the Tundra.
If it's just the 2 of you and you want an 8' box then a regular cab truck may work and will get you more payload, although tougher to find. The Tundra regular cab can have in excess of 2k payload.
I do agree that a 2500, if you can swing it, would give you more wiggle room and options.
Japanese pickups have smaller payloads than one of the big three so avoid those. Even newer Japanese trucks might only have a 1300 pound payload.
Not true. It all depends on model and cab configuration, but Rams have the lowest payloads in the segment. Yes even lower than the Tundra.
If it's just the 2 of you and you want an 8' box then a regular cab truck may work and will get you more payload, although tougher to find. The Tundra regular cab can have in excess of 2k payload.
I do agree that a 2500, if you can swing it, would give you more wiggle room and options.
