Need advise on which new truck - 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?

[jodiwer]

My husband and I have ordered a new 2021 Rockwood Roo 23IKSS which should arrive the end of October. We are shopping for a truck but can't decide if we should buy a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton. The GVW for the Roo is 6848 lbs with a hitch weight of 688 lbs. We have checked out RAM, Chevy and Ford trucks. I find the 3/4 ton trucks difficult to get into (I am 69 yo). My husband still has nightmares of towing our previous rig, a 17,000 lb Alfa with a 3/4 ton truck. He just wants to be sure that he has all the truck necessary to easily and safely pull the new rig. We expect to travel 12 months next year. We are open to a used vehicle and like the lower price on the 1/2 ton but can afford the 3/4 ton if we need it. Any thoughts?

[pitch]

The 6001 refers to curb weight. My '13Ram 1500 just makes the cut off.
Mine is registered passenger, first truck I have ever had not registered commercial. I can't see a difference in requirements or liabilities.

[bikendan]

Teamjd wrote:
An another note...
Depending on what state you live in, the 2500 might have to be registered as commercial.
In New York over 6001 lbs (which is almost every 2500) , it does, and it's causing me to reconsider buying the 2500 I'm looking at. I have to travel Parkways. In NY you can not go on Parkways with commercial vehicles.

The OP already bought a new F150, over a week ago.

[Mike134]

nineback wrote:
This is confusing. Do you mean a 3500 might have to be registered as commercial? What 6001 lbs are you referring to? Both 2500 and 3500 have a GVWR well above 6000 lb. Are you talking about rear axle rating? Even some 2500 have axles ratings over 6000 lbs.

Teamjd wrote:
An another note...
Depending on what state you live in, the 2500 might have to be registered as commercial.
In New York over 6001 lbs (which is almost every 2500) , it does, and it's causing me to reconsider buying the 2500 I'm looking at. I have to travel Parkways. In NY you can not go on Parkways with commercial vehicles.

I had to get truck plates for my F150, fortunately only if the GVWR is over 8000 do I pay more than a car and need inspections

[Wayfarer]

This is confusing. Do you mean a 3500 might have to be registered as commercial? What 6001 lbs are you referring to? Both 2500 and 3500 have a GVWR well above 6000 lb. Are you talking about rear axle rating? Even some 2500 have axles ratings over 6000 lbs.

Teamjd wrote:
An another note...
Depending on what state you live in, the 2500 might have to be registered as commercial.
In New York over 6001 lbs (which is almost every 2500) , it does, and it's causing me to reconsider buying the 2500 I'm looking at. I have to travel Parkways. In NY you can not go on Parkways with commercial vehicles.

[Teamjd]

An another note...
Depending on what state you live in, the 2500 might have to be registered as commercial.
In New York over 6001 lbs (which is almost every 2500) , it does, and it's causing me to reconsider buying the 2500 I'm looking at. I have to travel Parkways. In NY you can not go on Parkways with commercial vehicles.

[blt2ski]

Nor trust droid auto correct, or me phat thumbs, either after drinking. Much less before!

Marty

[spoon059]

blt2ski wrote:

Me Again wrote:

blt2ski wrote:
Jerry,
I wouldn't trust either driving!

Yes the F150 will and should serve the OP very well.

Marty

You mad because you are not invited? 😄 😄 😄

No,
I just wouldn't trust either of you two, much less me driving after a few too many drinks!

Narty

Narty? I wouldn't trust you typing after drinking, let alone driving!!!:B

OP, sounds like a great truck! Hope it serves you well!

[blt2ski]

Me Again wrote:

blt2ski wrote:
Jerry,
I wouldn't trust either driving!

Yes the F150 will and should serve the OP very well.

Marty

You mad because you are not invited? 😄 😄 😄

No,
I just wouldn't trust either of you two, much less me driving after a few too many drinks!

Narty

[Me_Again]

blt2ski wrote:
Jerry,
I wouldn't trust either driving!

Yes the F150 will and should serve the OP very well.

Marty

You mad because you are not invited? 😄 😄 😄

[blt2ski]

Jerry,
I wouldn't trust either driving!

Yes the F150 will and should serve the OP very well.

Marty

[MFL]

Me Again wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Grit dog wrote:
Y’all have probably succeeded in confusing yet another new member.
Given especially statements like it’s unsafe without D or E tires!

Well buddy I DO have experience towing with soft sidewalk tires and rolled over going thru Portland.

Tell us more, that is a story that I have not heard before. Time for another beer?

Just a helpful tip Chris...If you and Ron go for that beer, you be the one driving...be safe!!

Jerry

[Mike134]

Me Again wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Grit dog wrote:
Y’all have probably succeeded in confusing yet another new member.
Given especially statements like it’s unsafe without D or E tires!

Well buddy I DO have experience towing with soft sidewalk tires and rolled over going thru Portland.

Tell us more, that is a story that I have not heard before. Time for another beer?

I agree how fast you hit that corner to roll it BTW love how my P tires ride both at 35psi around town and 44psi when towing.

[parker_rowe]

That f150 should work well

[racerguy351]

jodiwer wrote:
Well, we bought a truck.

Good choice 🙂

[Me_Again]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Grit dog wrote:
Y’all have probably succeeded in confusing yet another new member.
Given especially statements like it’s unsafe without D or E tires!

Well buddy I DO have experience towing with soft sidewalk tires and rolled over going thru Portland.

Tell us more, that is a story that I have not heard before. Time for another beer?