Looking for tow vehicle for family of 6

[Fourkidletts]

Hello! Trying this again, after finally abandoning the idea of a Ford Expedition. (Payload issues) We are in the market for a truck. But it also needs to be my husband's commuter truck. He drives about 25 minutes one way, city traffic. We are considering TT's in the 25-28 foot range. (Haven't purchased yet) We have a large family of 6, including 4 adults and 2 tall teen boys. Not all have to sleep in the TT, so not looking for ultra huge.

Questions:
1) I'm seeing possible payloads of close to the 2400-2600 lbs range with a 4x4 Ford F 150 SuperCrew. Does this sound adequate for a TT that size? What is the minimum payload we should consider?
2) Obviously a 3/4 ton truck would make towing life easier, but what would be the gas mileage difference on a daily basis driving it to work? The window sticker on the F 250 didn't even have to list the gas mileage.
3) Any other TV we should consider?

Thanks for any input you have for us.

[donn0128]

Smart choices are 2500 Suburban, Ford Excursion, or 350 van..

[FireGuard]

X2 on the van. Ford E350 or Chev 3500.
And they are Cool! 🙂

[Fast_Mopar]

Fourkidletts wrote:
We have a large family of 6, including 4 adults and 2 tall teen boys.

Are you sure you really want to get a crew cab pickup? With 6 large people, it seems that you would need something with 3 rows. Driving long distances with 3 across in the front seat gets old. If a Suburban or Expedition will not work, have you considered a full size van? I know, not cool to drive around in every day.