Towing Large With A 1/2 Ton Truck?

[dznf0g]

Yes, most of the the HD models retained disc, 1500s did not...except the SS when it was produced.

[r carl]

Originally Posted by SteveH

Specifically, I would like to hear from those of you that are currently towing late model, larger, heavier Airstreams (wide body 27' and above) with 1/2 ton trucks, how you tow, how much you tow, and how satisfied you are with the "experience".

Thanks,
Steve

You have a Duramax now, are you needing to trade down or wanting something new?

[SteveH]

Originally Posted by r carl

You have a Duramax now, are you needing to trade down or wanting something new?

I want something new in the next year or so, and I am considering a 1/2 ton, but not committed yet because the weight/towing capacity numbers are too close at this time.

If you go to post #25 this thread, I listed my requirement for a 1/2 ton truck there.

[r carl]

Have you considered a suburban? (since you want a topper)

[SteveH]

Originally Posted by r carl

Have you considered a suburban? (since you want a topper)

No, I do not want an SUV.

[Kosm1o]

You mentioned no "suicide" doors. You may or may not know that GM has improved those doors on the extended cabs. They open fully now. I don't really need the full back seat for passengers and find the opposite opening doors handy because it opens the truck up fully from the side. It also allows for a 6.5' bed with a reasonable wheel base.

[r carl]

Originally Posted by SteveH

No, I do not want an SUV.

I know that, I guess I should of asked you why?

[SteveH]

Originally Posted by Kosm1o

You mentioned no "suicide" doors. You may or may not know that GM has improved those doors on the extended cabs. They open fully now. I don't really need the full back seat for passengers and find the opposite opening doors handy because it opens the truck up fully from the side. It also allows for a 6.5' bed with a reasonable wheel base.

Yes, the shorter wheelbase is what I like about the extended cab sized truck. I had an '07 extended cab GMC 1/2 ton and the whole time I had it, I hated the suicide rear doors, but liked all the rest of it.

r carl, I find it strange that I need to explain why I don't want something, but if you must, here goes....I haul stuff frequently in the rear of the truck that I wouldn't want in the rear of an SUV. I haul stuff routinely that would require removing the rear seat, and folding down the middle seats in an SUV, even a big one like a Suburban, to get enough room. I never need the seating capacity of an SUV. Those things that I haul would in time damage the interior of an SUV. It gets HOT in Texas, and a large SUV takes a long time to cool down inside, even with two airconditioners. We have two other vehicles, smaller SUV's, and do not need or want a third.

I really hope these are enough reasons to satisfy everyone's mind about why I don't want an SUV.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Steve,

pikkypikkypikky....must be a "common sense" Tx. thing.

Bob

[r carl]

Originally Posted by SteveH

My delema is I want a truck with these parameters:
1. The mid sized cab like Ford's Supercab, but must have normal opening doors...suicide doors are unacceptable.
2. WILL have a camper shell on the back so that weight is a consideration.
3. 4X4, 6.5 ft bed
4. large fuel tank (36 gallon)
5. Wide factory towing mirrors
6. Minimum 9,000 lb towing capacity
7. 1800 Payload capacity
8. Not white, not red, not black

If any of you find a 1/2 ton truck with these features, please let me know.

You havent said gas or diesel motor in your dilemma.

[SteveH]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

Steve,

pikkypikkypikky....must be a "common sense" Tx. thing.

Bob

Yep, guilty as charged. Lot's of it going 'round these parts. Caught it from a friend, and he knows who he is.

[SteveH]

Originally Posted by r carl

You havent said gas or diesel motor in your dilemma.

How many Diesel 1/2 ton pickups do you know of?

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by SteveH

Yep, guilty as charged. Lot's of it going 'round these parts. Caught it from a friend, and he knows who he is.

Not to worry....tomorrows the last day anyway.

Bob

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

Not to worry....tomorrows the last day anyway.

Bob

Hi, I'm not sure about the meaning of anything that I can't read. We'll continue this talk tomorrow.

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, I'm not sure about the meaning of anything that I can't read. We'll continue this talk tomorrow.

Or the day after tomorrow.....I'll be here....I think? No, I'm pretty sure.

[azflycaster]

This new Mayan calendar...

[SteveH]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

This new Mayan calendar...

Attachment 174952

Makes more sence to me than the old one.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

This new Mayan calendar...

Attachment 174952

Did they have cows?

Bob

[r carl]

Originally Posted by SteveH

How many Diesel 1/2 ton pickups do you know of?

You will get a diesel before you get an extended cab (super cab) truck with front hinged center post rear small door cab that you couldnt get into because of the center post.

[SteveH]

Originally Posted by r carl

You will get a diesel before you get an extended cab (super cab) truck with front hinged center post rear small door cab that you couldnt get into because of the center post.

Nope, I can get one right now...both Ram and Toyota build them, and GM trucks in '14 year model will have them.