Selecting Tow Vehicle for Travel Trailer
Hello everyone... I have scoured many forums reading about the same question I am asking, but always have different weights and sizes, so I am going to try to get advice that is specific to my situat...
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I use an E-Boost F-150 4x4 for a 5000 lb. dry weight trailer and fairly light load (no kid toys). For anything over 5000 lbs. I would recommend an F-250 or bigger.
I like Fords but the brand is less important than the payload capacity. This varies with the individual truck and its accesories.
Most half tons are limited to 1500 lbs. max cargo or less; subtract people weight, tongue weight, truck cap weight, tools, toys and camping gear stashed into the bed, and you will probably be over the max cargo limit. For the short hauls you describe you might get by with half ton but a trip of any length really requires a bigger truck.
I like Fords but the brand is less important than the payload capacity. This varies with the individual truck and its accesories.
Most half tons are limited to 1500 lbs. max cargo or less; subtract people weight, tongue weight, truck cap weight, tools, toys and camping gear stashed into the bed, and you will probably be over the max cargo limit. For the short hauls you describe you might get by with half ton but a trip of any length really requires a bigger truck.
