1/2 TON QUESTION
Of all the 1/2 ton TV's out there (2009 or newer), which has the highest tow rating and load capacity? Will be using 1/2 ton as second vehicle year round with only round trip to Fla on flat I-95 for ...
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2112 wrote:TomG2 wrote:You just describe a coworker of mine. His DW wanted a camper, he has a 4Runner, sells the 4Runner for a fancy F150 Platinum, 3.55, 1400 payload, no tow package, integrated controller, transmission cooler, etc... Mates it to a 30' TT and can't understand why the TV struggles and it's all over the highway. The TV salesman said 'yes, this can tow a camper' while the TT salesman says 'yes, this is 1/2 ton towable'. He learned the hard, expensive way. He is so far upside down on both he is stuck.
I do feel sorry for the non-expert who sees the advertisements or reads on here how a half ton can haul over 3,000 pounds and tow nearly four times that much. He goes in, the dealer sells him a F150, which, without the HD option is a pretty ordinary pickup.
Mine is not HD but Max Tow and does very well for me.
There is no concept of payload with most first timers. THAT is the issue.
