1/2 or 3/4 Ton? - Trying to decide.

[Gulfcoast]

Ready for a newer truck...

Jayco 25' travel trailer:

WEIGHTS
Unloaded Vehicle Weight: 5220#
Dry Hitch Weight: 545#
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 7000#
Cargo Carrying Capacity: 1780#

A 2500 Diesel sure would handle it easy, but could I "get by" with a half ton Chevy 5.4? I may cross the rocky mountains one day.

[Gulfcoast]

I agree that a 3/4 ton is the way to go, but I usually spend 90% around town and 10% towing these days. Decisions...

[wecamp04]

dbbls wrote:
You can never have too much truck.

What he said,2500 is just a better platform for towing

[romore]

What is the tow capacity of the lighter truck? Ideally it will be at least 20% higher than the gross weight of the trailer (forget dry weight). You could probably 'get by' but is it worth the hassle? We started out with a truck that according to the specs would do the job but two trips into the mountains convinced us otherwise.

[dbbls]

You can never have too much truck.

[LanceRKeys]

Yes, you could get by with a Chevy 5.3. You could get by a little better with a Ford 3.5l eco-boost. A gas 3/4 ton would be even better. If you think you might one day get a bigger truck. Get the 3/4ton. Diesel if you really think you will go big one day, if you go diesel, go ahead and get a one ton.