Why all the hate on 1/2 ton tvs

LVJJJ wrote:
For some reason 1/2 ton truck owners want to use them to tow heavy 30' TT's. Why is that? Get a 3/4 ton for safety's sake or keep the TT around 24'. Makes no sense to me, is dangerous. I don't think its a good idea to tow a trailer that weighs a lot more than the TV. And as others have noted, you also have to account for all of the weight in the truck itself, a lot more junk in there than you realize.

I've towed with a 1/2 ton, 1965 Chevy Van with s 292 inline 6 since 1988. Except for a couple of bad choices, I always make sure the TT & TV weigh about the same. The van weighs 3700 lbs loaded and it has no vehicle weight ratings like the newer trucks have.

I've towed TT's that weigh more than 4,000 lbs, the old van has no trouble towing them power and suspension wise, but it's uncomfortable having that heavy TT controlling the TV. This old Chevy's frame and suspension components are built stronger than today's trucks so weight ratings haven't meant much to me. There's about 250,000 miles on the van itself and 90,000 on the 292. Never broken down or been stranded. I keep it well maintained and stay within the limits of the vehicle.