so we're still discussing a new TV to replace our rather underpowered but otherwise great V6 dodge Dakota looked at a few pickups, 1/2 ton size with small V8 or high powered V6(ecoboost for example...
Used to have a 97 Dodge conv van with the 5.9 and 3.90 gears. It towed our 6500lb loaded TT with no issues. Just don't get a loaded, leather hightop conv van. That will eat up quite a bit of payload. Unless you get a passenger van, Stick with a basic standard height conv van.