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I remember trying to balance the budget while providing some fun and keeping your family safe. It’s a tough balancing act.
This may not be an option for you, but I have a Silverado 2500 (3/4ton) Duramax. Let’s do a quick compare it to a 1/2 ton or less SUV. If it is an option I can research exact numbers for you.
Much Bigger brakes, heavier everything including axels wheels and tires, bigger fuel tank (like double capacity and range), double the payload and towing, a turbo means it has nearly as much power going up a 8000’ pass in Colorado as it does at sea level. It’s got a transmission that set so you hardly use brakes going downhill. The overall weight means you’ll be in control over your trailer rather than the tail wagging the dog of the suv.
Ford and Ram both have great 3/4 ton option, I actually wish I had gone to a 3500 for not much more money.
Towing capacity 13,000 - 14,500 or more
Payload 5741 - 6689
What ever you decide, just be safe.
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