Actually, maxed out has a lot of meaning IMHO. I would rather have too much truck than a truck that is on the edge of the max limits when going up and down some of the grades here, or when the wind is blowing, or when I need to stop quickly. The OP asked about opinions and I agree with the idea of a 250/2500 or larger. I tow a 27 foot BH with an F350 and have done so all over the US and western Canada. I am able to haul the kids toys in the back of the truck and not worry about exceeding any weight limits. I traveled with a friend towing a 25 foot with a 1500 Dodge. After a trip through Nevada, he came home and traded for a 2500 Suburban. He did not like the trailer pushing his 1500 around. Can a truck pull the weight? Sure. Will the driver enjoy it? Depends on the trip. If the TV will be used three weekends a summer and only going to tow a hundred miles in Nebraska, that may be worth the lesser truck. I can assure you, a F350 is a pain in NYC, DC, and Chicago to drive and park. Just my $.02.
