The half ton trucks will do the job, no doubt.
But, there is no substitute for the torque of a diesel, and the heavy duty frame, brakes and suspension of a 3/4 or 1 ton truck, for stability and stopping ability, especially in hilly terrain. My 2014 Ram 2500 is my daily, and I use it to tow cars, side by sides, and occasionally my 28ft camper. I have towed about 36k miles in 140k miles total, so I'm definitely not a full time tower. But what most here are missing, is the ease of pulling and stopping with a diesel. The fuel mileage while towing is just a bonus, but coming through Pigeon Forge in Tennessee with a 6000lb SUV on a 2000lb trailer, using that exhaust brake going down without worrying about burning up the brakes, going up without beating the truck to death, that's what makes having a diesel worthwhile.
Yes, you might save some coin on the overall ownership experience, but I want the right tool for the right job.
Last edited by badger; 12/26/19.
