SoundGuy wrote:
Copperhead wrote:
I realize that many already have the tow vehicle and are trying to make what they want in a trailer to work with it. Like most things, not the best approach. That is why determining what one wants in a travel trailer or 5th wheel and THEN getting an appropriate tow vehicle that will COMFORTABLY tow the unit safely WITHIN the limits of the TV.
But it does boggle the mind, when one can get a substantially more capable stock 3/4 ton for almost the same price, and many times even less price, off the lot than the most spec'd up 1/2 ton, why would anyone want to get the 1/2 ton if they are going to be towing frequently, and try to make it into something that it isn't.
Earlier I offered the OP 2 realistic solutions to his dilemma - either upgrade from his current 1/2 ton truck OR downsize his trailer to another he can safely tow with his current 1/2 ton. However, my bet is the OP will take a 3rd alternative which is to ignore all the good advice offered in this thread and simply hitch up his current (too large) trailer to his current 1/2 ton and hope for the best. Unfortunate, but the reality is all too many take this exact approach. :R
Regarding 1/2 tons, I've always owned a 1/2 ton, never have owned a 3/4, and never will BUT the reason is simple - I'll never own any trailer a properly equipped 1/2 ton can't tow. The largest trailer we've ever owned averaged ~ 5500 lbs loaded & ready to camp, our current trailer ~ 4800 lbs, both within the capabilities of the three 1/2 ton trucks I've been towing with since 2006. For some of us a 1/2 ton is all we'll ever need ... the difference is I understand what it can safely tow. :B
So predictable SG....had to throw in that rolls eyes icon, eh ? Man you're smart.....gotta prove your comments are smarter than others by rolling your eyes at our stupidity.
I would expect Barney is about to lock this down shortly. Might as well, the OP ain't coming back it appears.
