LarryJM wrote:
... and those that are stuck with a 1/2T and are rationalizing the acceptability of it's often marginal towing capabilities since they can't afford or refuse to accept reality.
The reality is, you can tow at 100% of the manufacturers' ratings. If that means a 1/2T works out, then that doesn't make it "marginal" that makes one of several tools that can do the same job; but probably less expensively. You don't necessarily need a Mercedes to go to the prom, sometimes a Ford Focus is good enough.
Revised to clarify.