That is an interesting topic in and of itself. Most of the new 1/2 tons will tow a lot of weight. The ability to pull is generally not the problem anymore so much as it is the ability to stop it. There is a boating forum called the Hull Truth and people tend to argue about this topic all of the time.Ster wrote:I will be in the market for a new truck within the next year and have looking at my options. I need the tow ability to haul a trailer and tractor from farm to home etc... but really am not interested in something huge like a F250. I was keeping it simple between an F150, GMC, and Tundra.
"I have a 32' Yellowfin that weighs 11,000 lbs dry...is it safe for me to tow it from Hattiesburg to Destin behind my F-150?" Well, no, but safe is relative. In a world that does not have poor drivers and require quick stops and lane changes, you would probably be fine. That world doesn't exist.
IMO, if you are towing at the top of the rated capability of your 1/2 ton it is probably worth it to get the 3/4 ton just to make sure you are safe. It only takes one time to screw it up for you, your family or someone else.
I know a guy that hauls a 27' Cape Horn behind a 2010 Toyota Tundra 4wd Crew. The truck has no problem pulling the boat, but I am told, gets HORRIBLE gas mileage while doing so and he has to really, really anticipate stops, etc. Point being, there is a lot less room for error.
