The problem I run into with 1/2 ton trucks is not tow capacity, but rather load capacity. While they can safely tow my trailer, they don't have the cargo capacity to both handle the tongue weight, and haul all of the stuff I carry in the bed or on the roof racks , plus the people in my truck. If you don't carry all of that stuff and load your truck down a 1/2 ton would do ok. However, even with that said, 3/4 ton trucks are more heavy duty and better set up/safer for towing IMHO. I tow my 28' '99 Safari with a Dmax Chevy diesel. tows like a dream. That said, I think a 1/2 ton truck is a safer, more comfortable and all around better "daily driver".
--- In AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com, Hunter Hampton <airstreamingypsy@...> wrote:
>
> tim.morrow wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Just wanted to see what everyone thought of the new Ford F-150
> > Pickups that have a 11,200 tow rating!!! I have a 99 Ford Diesel 7.3
> > F-250 super duty & have to look in the mirrors just to make sure my
> > 95 29'(actual length) Excella is still back there! What got my
> > attention is the 16 city/22 hwy gasoline milage! Is this really
> > possible a F-150 with a 11k+ tow rating? For my trailer that would
> > put me right around the 80% weight safety rating & double+(?) my
> > mileage plus I could buy the cheaper gas instead of expensive diesel!
> > Somebody wake me up!
> >
> > Tim
> >
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> I've wondered about it too...... I have the same truck as you and I'm
> getting killed at the pump.
>
> I haven't heard about anyone who uses one to tow a heavy trailer, but I
> have a niggle that the 3/4 ton is still the better tow vehicle.
>
> The 3/4 tons have beefier everything.......
>
> If you hear anything besides rumors, please let us know.
>
> Hunter
>
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