The Perfect Pickup to Tow With and Be Towed ?

Basically any half ton 4x4 that you can easily put the t case in neutral, or one of the midsize variants like the Canyon or Tacoma would be a better toad if the camper you're planning on pulling can be handled by a midsize pickup.
I don't think there's a huge difference with respect to it being a toad othe than weight. They all have 4 wheels and roll pretty well.

bucky wrote:
I'd be looking at Nissans with the new Cummins 5.0.

I wouldn't. A new Ram, Silverado, or Ferd Diesel is the same price and has a bunch more capability for the same price.

I would look at the disappointing Titan sales before deciding in a Cummins. Extra cost for a diesel that is used for putting around instead of work it is designed for. Low resale and Nissan is having a great deal of difficulty because of sales. Weight of engine reducing an already low payload.

I'd be looking at Nissans with the new Cummins 5.0.

Be very very careful about what you buy. The sales people often don't know and will tell you that they can be towed 4 down. Friend has a 2-3 year old Ram, was assured he could tow behind his motor home. Could not. Several attempts to modify didn't work. Seems that starting the engine and putting transmission in neutral before taking off is not a proper choice on towing.

I was thinking a Ford 6.0. They tow pretty good when working and don't look half bad on the back of a tow truck. :)

USMC46 wrote:
carringb: I have had the Ford F150 on my mind as I see it towed quite often. I am now living in Montana so would prefer a 4 wheel drive. That might add considerable weight to the truck, but in reality, that's what I need.

4x4 is required to tow 4-down without other modifications.

I seem to remember the added weight only being about 400 pounds for 4x4.

I agree an Ecoboost 4wd F150 would be a good choice. They typically weigh between 4500-5500 lbs depending on how they are optioned and can be configured for sufficient payload and towing capacity to give you a variety of choices in travel trailers later.

Yes, a F150 4X4 can be towed 4-down by putting the transfer case in neutral.

carringb: I have had the Ford F150 on my mind as I see it towed quite often. I am now living in Montana so would prefer a 4 wheel drive. That might add considerable weight to the truck, but in reality, that's what I need.