Tow Vehicle Overkill?
The TT I am picking up in April has a GWV of 6800 and UVW of 5830.
So as if I didn't think I spent enough money on a new TT, the DW and I decided to look into buying a new (or new to us) pickup truck.
I have a e250 commercial van with a TC of 6600 and payload of about 3400. I guess it would tow the TT if I kept the TT cargo load down and tanks fairly dry. That was my original plan for mostly local weekend trips less than an hour away on flat roads. However, the family would have to follow in SUV bc it is only a two-seat van and we want to do further from home trips as well.
So, I have been web browsing for trucks. My first impression is that while 1/2 toners could tow the TT, their payload cap really is awful. Especially if I want 4WD and a crew cab.
After 1000lbs of tongue wt and a 500lbs of me, family and dog there ain't much payload left. Most I see are between 1500-1800lbs payload. I mean I have to bring beer right? And I could just forget about the firewood.
Leaning toward a 3/4 ton truck.
The truck I get wont be a commuter vehicle & will never go on long trips without the TT behind it. It's going to be a weekend tower, tow a few road trips each year, and only an occasional grocery getter.
Would something like THIS TRUCK with 6.3L engine, shorter gears (#3E axel- 3.73 Electronic Locking) and 173in long box WB be way overkill for the TT I am getting?
I would be fine with a 6.5' box (155in or so WB?) and taller gears to save gas (which I don't really care about) but I realize stability and torque will be lessened.
Thanks
So as if I didn't think I spent enough money on a new TT, the DW and I decided to look into buying a new (or new to us) pickup truck.
I have a e250 commercial van with a TC of 6600 and payload of about 3400. I guess it would tow the TT if I kept the TT cargo load down and tanks fairly dry. That was my original plan for mostly local weekend trips less than an hour away on flat roads. However, the family would have to follow in SUV bc it is only a two-seat van and we want to do further from home trips as well.
So, I have been web browsing for trucks. My first impression is that while 1/2 toners could tow the TT, their payload cap really is awful. Especially if I want 4WD and a crew cab.
After 1000lbs of tongue wt and a 500lbs of me, family and dog there ain't much payload left. Most I see are between 1500-1800lbs payload. I mean I have to bring beer right? And I could just forget about the firewood.
Leaning toward a 3/4 ton truck.
The truck I get wont be a commuter vehicle & will never go on long trips without the TT behind it. It's going to be a weekend tower, tow a few road trips each year, and only an occasional grocery getter.
Would something like THIS TRUCK with 6.3L engine, shorter gears (#3E axel- 3.73 Electronic Locking) and 173in long box WB be way overkill for the TT I am getting?
I would be fine with a 6.5' box (155in or so WB?) and taller gears to save gas (which I don't really care about) but I realize stability and torque will be lessened.
Thanks
