New Tow Vehicle Advice Needed
I'm new to RVing and I'm looking for our first travel Trailer. After looking at quite a few travel trailers I've come to the conclusion that I may need to upgrade my Pick-up Truck (2006 Tundra with 5...
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mhamershock wrote:
It's not what you can pull, it's what you can carry. Payload is what matters. Tongue weight + load in bed + passenger load.
^^ This right here.^^
The 1/2 tons have high tow ratings but the GVWRs haven't increased a lot. If you have a family and take a lot of stuff in the truck bed, then you should plan on getting a 2500 something.
It also depends on where you plan to go. If you're just staying in local CGs here on LI, then the 1500 is probably fine. If you plan on towing off LI upstate or PA, then strongly consider a 2500 just for the added stability.
IdaD wrote:
HD trucks don't really cost any more than 1/2 tons these days, especially a 1/2 ton truck properly equipped to tow the kind of TT you're contemplating.
If you are buying brand new off the dealer lot, that's true. However if you are looking for something off-lease or 2-3 yrs old, there is virtually NO inventory of HD trucks. They come up for sale and are sold before you can get there. The 1500 series trucks have become so popular they are car replacements for many, and are heavily leased and also heavily promoted by the mfrs. It may be different in your part of the country, but that's how it is here on LI.
