Need a different TV, please don't throw popcorn!

Grit-dog; I would put a Titan up against any 1/2 ton out there. I was bummed that the new XD with the Cummins only has a payload rating of 17xx#, BUT the XD with the new gas motor has a payload rating of 25xx# :)
So that one will be a real possibility because I have had very good luck with my Nissan trucks.

SouthpawHD wrote:

RAS43 wrote:

the bear II wrote:
2500/F250 crewcab longbed dually would be my choice. This gives you flexibility extra cargo room and security if you add a campershell/cap. You'll be able to tow your current TH and anything you may want in the future.

I don't believe there is a 3/4 ton dually which IMO would be overkill for the OP.

There's one in every crowd, isn't there. I'll probably need a diesel to go get groceries next week too.

Anyway, OP, lots of REASONABLE answers above. Sounds like a 3/4 ton gasser will work very well for you. Good luck.

My diesel is used for many jobs.... One of those jobs is to get grocery's! :W

RAS43 wrote:

the bear II wrote:
2500/F250 crewcab longbed dually would be my choice. This gives you flexibility extra cargo room and security if you add a campershell/cap. You'll be able to tow your current TH and anything you may want in the future.

I don't believe there is a 3/4 ton dually which IMO would be overkill for the OP.

There's one in every crowd, isn't there. I'll probably need a diesel to go get groceries next week too.

Anyway, OP, lots of REASONABLE answers above. Sounds like a 3/4 ton gasser will work very well for you. Good luck.

the bear II wrote:
2500/F250 crewcab longbed dually would be my choice. This gives you flexibility extra cargo room and security if you add a campershell/cap. You'll be able to tow your current TH and anything you may want in the future.

I don't believe there is a 3/4 ton dually which IMO would be overkill for the OP.

IMO, from what the OP is describing a gasser is the way to go. Over the last 10 years MPGs have improved a lot so there would be some payback to buying newer. Enough to offset the higher cost of newer? Probably not but it's still there. A lot also depends on how much daily driving is done.

The Chevy 6.0 is a really nice reliable motor in a 2500. I like my Ram 6.4 for commuting MPG and it's great for towing but will likely be at a much higher price point than the 6.0 Chevy could be had for. I was never a big fan of the Ford 5.4 - I had one and thought it was a total dog both performance and MPG wise. A buddy with the Chevy 6.0 ran circles around me.

Of course, a diesel is nice but not necessary and expensive purchase price for what you are hauling. If you do go the diesel route the 7.3 Ford was a great motor. The Chevy/GMC Duramax is great but good luck finding one. The older Dodge/Ram are great as well but hard to find.

A 2500 of anything will be night and day different from your Titan. The right truck (as in not too much or too little) for your current trailer is a 2500 gasser. You could always go for more but it's not necessary.

We tow our 8500~lb 5th wheel all over the southeast with our 5.4L F250. It's about to be subject to towing a 7500~ lb TT in about three weeks. It downshifts on every incline from O/D at 1900~rpm to direct at 2600rpm and on the steeper inclines to 3rd at 4200~rpm. perfectly normal operation and the F250 is a solid platform to tow with within it's rated capacities. We average 8.5mpg towing 65~mph. I'm happy as a puppy with two tails with it. That said, most people throw a good ol' toddler crying fit at the first hint of a downshift, get a migraine and spend $8k+ on a diesel option to solve a non-issue. A 3/4 ton gasser will do the job well but they'll all downshift to keep the engine in it's powerband. If you're ok with that, GM, Ford and Chrapsler all make good trucks. :B

We are towing about 9200lbs with a '13 Chevy 2500 6.0. Granted, we are in Mi, but It does good. Have had the trans drop into 3rd when heading Up North just North of West Branch, Mi where there is a slow, continuous incline. 4th was just not enough to maintain speed (about 67mph), with speed dropping ever so slightly. Gave a little more gas, trans dropped into 3rd, and I could have accelerated to "X"mph if I wanted.

We have averaged about 8mpg towing if I recall. The typical 7-10mpg still applies for the gas 2500/3500. Even my Buddy's '13 Ram 2500 Cummins towing his 4 place inline snowmobile trailer only got about 12mpg (may have been 11mpg.. Can't recall for sure!) loaded with 4 sleds when we went on the guys trip this past Feb. And it was only 2 of us in the truck.

Any of the Big 3 2500/3500 Gassers will work. Only you can really decide if the diesel is worth the extra cost, regardless of buying new or used. For the right price, I would probably buy a diesel, but it would have to be one heck of a deal. BUT our needs may change down the road and maybe we would need a diesel. Though some of the newer gas trucks are rated for up to about 15k lbs I believe it is.

Good luck shopping!!!

So pretty much any gasser you buy whether 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton will perform similar. With a 10klb trailer, fuel mileage will be less than 10 for sure and every decent hill will have you running high rpms downshifting a cpl gears if you want to maintain speed.
Except for the Eco boost, less downshifting.
Granted the new "big" V8s will all make 400hp but IMO, not a night and day difference from a Titan to most newer 1/2 tons.
But if you get the big, eco boost or 6.2L 1/2 ton, you're not too far of the cost of a Tradesmen ram 2400 diesel.

We pulled a TT 6850 dry weight after DW was finished around 7200lbs. Pulled with 2013 Chevy ext cab 5.3 v8 towing package equalizer hitch had no problems up hills averaged 9mpg towing. We stay around 62mph towing. Recently moved up to GMC 3500 dually duramax now can tow anything (within reason) bought used it is 2004 with 86K orig miles came with all the gear to tow 5iver tool boxes aux fuel tank. we are very happy with the find. look the good buys are out there . took us about 4 months to find.

Taurus18 wrote:
donn; my payload is 1650#, I don't know of any half tons that will beat that by enough to make a difference, therefore the search for a 3/4.
David; yes I have the tow package. The TH weighs around 8,000 without water. With me and a full tank of fuel I have 1100 pounds left. Put 1,000 on the hitch, add the wife and some gear and ............... I'm over.
It will pull it 70mph all day even up hills, but I'd rather not run it over 3500rpm any more often than I must. Unfortunately even the new XD with the Cummins still only has a 1700 payload capacity.

That is one heavy 21 footer. Agreed, those are 3/4 ton numbers. Good luck searching and with the new rig!