The Dreaded 1/2 Ton Towing Question
Ok, not really but kind of. I currently have a 2012 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 1500. The truck is paid off and a 3/4 ton is not in the cards for me at least for the time being. I currently pull a 1999 25...
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TomG2 wrote:
To the OP; I would ask a bunch of Internet folks who have their own prejudices and opinions as to what constitutes a great tow vehicle. Or, go to the scales and do the calculations to see where the combination stands compared to the manufacturers ratings when it comes to payload and overall capability.
Forget about the whole "1/2 ton" thing. Which do you think would make the more capable and satisfactory tow vehicle? One with a 6,400 pound gvwr/1,200 pound payload, one with a 7,000 pound gvwr/2,000 pound payload, or one with a 10,000 pound gvwr/3,000 payload rating? The yellow sticker tells you more than the emblem on the fender. Don't be fooled by our "experts" or the RV salesman.
ok, we can do this also. Would my F350 make an "adequate" tow vehicle for the OP ? Yep, most likely. For those who like "adequate payload" number, here is the good old forum standard answer: one ton dually.
If more is good, then even more is better, right ?
