I should'a got a bigger trailer

myredracer wrote:


I've towed with an F150 and now an F250. Big, big difference. Some say their 1/2 ton tows like a dream and as if there's nothing back there but until you've towed with a 3/4 ton you won't know how much better it is. You can't tell nowadays what the difference between a 1/2 & 3/4 ton is by looking at them- some 1/2 tons are more capable than 3/4 tons for tow & payload capacity if properly optioned. Too many people go by just tow capacity but for TTs, it's payload cap. that's more important. TV and trailer brakes are another important factor.

It's not just about being at or under ratings, it's about how comfortable it is to drive. I've towed up and down the west coast from Ca. to BC and there's hills just about everywhere you go and with plenty of curves. I've done just about everything that can be done to optimize sway and handling for towing our TT and I enjoy towing in the hairiest of drives. Some ought to try some "fun" drives like say hwy 199 from Grants Pass out to the Or. coast then see how your 1/2 ton that is near it's limit performs. When I did that with our old F150 & TT, I wanted to get out and kiss the ground when I got to the coast... :)