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A good example is tell people to look at motor coaches. Most c class 28' to 32' are on E450 chassis's. So greater than your standard 1 ton E350 or F350 ow vehicle.
Our 1/2 ton GMC Sierra tows our JayFlight 212QB…with ease when there's nothing inside.
I’ll just say this if you cannot step up to a 3/4 ton truck.. you are not going to beat a f150 with the 3.5 and proper gearing. It’s going to give you the best amount of tow capacity in a half ton.
There are competent people that tow and people that tow that really shouldn't be. This video is for the latter……
I think towing a trailer with a weight that is 10 to 20% lower than the trucks ability to pull is good advice. It gives you a safer margin for the truck / trailer weight combination for a more enjoyable towing experience.
Personally I wouldn’t tow any TT with less than a 3/4 ton. Why take chances?
I would never buy a tow behind trailer that is over 30’ they are just kites. No matter what you pull with they are just not very safe over 30’. I think anything over 30’ should be a fifth wheel. I have seen f350s pulling 20’ ice house trailers that tip because like I said they are just not very stable when things go bad. I want the weight over the axle not 5-6’ behind them
My 26rk (30 foot) only weighs 4780 lbs dry I tow it with my halfton, no problem
I have my 2.7 ecoboost towing my rv weight at 8000-8500
Also you need to take into account frontal area.
Minimum for towing a Black 19?
I pull a FSX 210RT with a 2019 GMC Sierra 4×4 with an R-3 Hitch and have had no problems except my lead foot. Taking a trip this weekend and made a promise to myself that no faster than 65 MPH!
Thank you sir. Very informative.
What gain does a 3/4 have over a 1/2 ton truck ? Especially if length of trucks are the same?
I think he's definitely mostly right, but a tiny bit overly conservative imo.
I've pulled campers for 10 years, all over the country and up to alaska with a 1/2 ton as well as a 3/4 ton.
There's been times when I pulled too much with a 1/2 ton….it's not enjoyable in any way.
Sure a 3/4 ton makes a big difference especially pulling mountain passes…larger radiator, bigger breaks, leaf springs instead of coils.
Right now I'm pulling a 5500 pounder with a 1/2 ton and just got back from a 3000 mile pull and it went very well.
Hey! In purpose of towing trailer why is everybody talking only about pickup trucks and not about on frame SUV's like Land cruiser or Tahoe? Is it somehow inconvenient or forbidden?
1/2 ton? 3/4 ton? 1 ton? What is this?
Used to work with some folks who went on vacation pulling a trailer and the front wheels came off the road. They hired someone to tow it for them. I would prefer a trailer that is less than the tow capacity of my vehicle. I did tow a 30 ft. job shack with a 1970 Datsun pickup for a short distance with great temerity.
Get all kinds of these nutless wonders warning you about towing with a 1/2 ton. I own a 2020 1/2 ton with a towing capacity of 13.5 and a payload capacity of about 1700. I'm pulling a 40' Mallard with 3 slides weighing 8800 pounds with a 780 tongue weight. She tracks along great at 70 mph regardless of semis and the 20 mph winds I've encountered so far. If there are winds in excess of 30 I wont be driving it it regardless of the truck I own. Bottom line – know your truck, know your trailer, know your abilities. Seek advice from others but don't necessarily take their word as gospel. Yes, even me. You'll figure it out.
You also need to look at the GCVW of the tow vehicle. It may limit you to less than the 6000lbs.
My half ton is rated at 11,500 and I want to tow a jayco jay flight swift 264 bh the gvwr is at around 6500 lbs I should be eight shouldn’t I?
I saw someone pulling a similarly sized trailer with a Honda Pilot or passport down the highway recently. I don’t know who I should blame…the driver or whoever sold it to them telling them it was okay.
If you want a big trailer, just get a fifth wheeler and get it over already
1/2 to 3/4 truck tow capacity is most
You make a good point, however it is all opinion and no facts.
I have that same Silverado trail boss. Was thinking of getting a 21' geo pro at 4400 pounds gvwr so I think that will work just fine. Thanks for the info.