1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 Ton Trucks! Know the Towing and Payload Differences!

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[Tincan]

He’s simply saying, it’s better to over-truck your trailer than it is to over-trailer your truck. And that makes perfect sense, especially from a safety factor.

[doncarr]

Finally, an intelligent, to the point discussion on towing vehicles.

[tonyhwang]

I had F350 camper special supercab pulling 7K lbs. 5th wheel trailer. For ~30 years camping life came to an end now. Built a small cottage for 4 seaon use.
Many, many fond memories travelling/camping.

[cameronkuhns]

I am planing on upgrading my tow vehicle from 3/4 ton to 1 ton dually to tow my 12, 800 pound 5th wheel trailer better. This gentleman did answer a question I had about the payload differences between a single tire axle and a dually axle 1 ton truck.

[trammellstewart]

I went from a 1/2 ton GMC to a 1 ton dually Ford with my 33’ travel trailer and it was a huge improvement! Having too much truck is ALWAYS the best move!

[prwarfield]

JD, I think this is probably your best Towing video, the explanation of different truck size and types and vehicle capabilities is very well done and spot on. If everyone searching for a towing vehicle or RV watched this video I feel that many towing issues could be avoided and many questions answered. I watched this video a few times before purchasing my truck and Fifth wheel and feel very confident that my choices were chosen properly and responsibly . Thanks keep ‘me coming.

[scarroll]

This guy really knows his trucks. Awesome info.

[michellekoonce]

Love Love Love my 2008 Chevy Silverado Diesel Dually 4x4..8' bed..Quad cab..Pulls everything I need it to haul & pull.. THank you for your review. I send FB friends to you and your reviews..New RVers need all the info they can get. I see so many rearend trucks pulling RV's on the highway, bottomed out and sunken in, and that is scary, very dangerous too.. Happy Trails Tallahassee FL, ..

[OB]

This was very helpful explaining what a customer needs to consider when purchasing a truck to tow a trailer. Excellent!

[ingvildcostello]

Thank you so much for this video. Very unbiased and informative. I “accidentally” got a F350 diesel super duty which was more than I needed but I love it and I am excited to know I can pretty much go in whatever direction I want when time comes to update my travel trailer.

[bierstadt]

The most important number to know on these trucks is the $1, 200/month payment...

[chrisparra]

This video is very informative and exactly what people need to know about trucks and their associated towing capacity. Well done!!

[mattorta]

It took me several years to learn the lesson that as families grow, so to does payload. My first tow vehicle purchased 10 years ago was a 1/2 ton Ram. The payload was easily maxed out with the particular configuration of that truck. After a few years and with the kids growing up I purchased a 2013 Suburban 1/2 ton. This Suburban had fairly respectable towing capacity but payload really suffered when we had all 7 seats being utilized and then having a couple of loaded coolers in the back. A few years ago I decided to go the 3/4 ton route and purchased a 2017 Silverado HD gasser and haven’t looked back. Hauling my 8000 # bumper pull without stressing about being overloaded really puts me at ease and driving is much more enjoyable. I wish 10 years ago I had the knowledge about towing that I have now.

[seanmonts]

This video has been very informative. Been following you while I make my decision to purchase a travel trailer. Thanks for your unbiased reviews and information.

[tuffr]

In a nutshell.
150/1500 series are good to tow a 6, 500lb travel trailer or less
250/2500 series are good for travel trailers
350/3500 series are good for travel trailers and up to mid sized 5th wheels.
350/3500 Dually trucks - can tow anything I can afford.

[jamesm]

I had a 2018 Colorado and pulled a 3500lb boat with it and absolutely hated it, so I bought a 2019 Frontier and that thing pulls that 3, 500lb boat beautifully.

[cdlady_]

What I got out of this, more options in the truck, less trailer weight. Gotta stick to small runaway campers and getting used to porta potty. Thank you for sharing and be safe.

[steveclark]

I put some timbrens on the rear of my F-150 and it was night and day difference in towing my 9, 000lb travel trailer. They are great!!

[Dbgolfnski]

Answered so many questions for me as I contemplate towable RVs. Great video.

[billhidalgo]

Mostly from viewing your videos and taking stock of what I had, I bought a 2021 XLT F-250 SuperDuty with the Camper Package yesterday. What a huge difference from my previous 2018 Lariat F-150. Now I'll be getting a Weigh Safe WD Hitch to handle the upcoming travel trailer we are in the process of purchasing. Thanks for keying me on how NOT to skirt weight capacities on payload and towing. I was at almost 90% on the F-150.