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Originally Posted by browna
Unless the 20' trailer is loaded with bricks, any half ton with a V8 made in the past 7-10 years should easily pull it. Gas mileage of course suffers poorly as it does in all trucks, but if you're pulling a trailer weekly you're likely to get a 3/4 ton and your gas mileage isn't any better in day to day driving without pulling a trailer in those engines.
27' is pushing it depending on the trailer, but Ford and Gm's V8's are rated to tow (even with the new standards) between 8-11k lbs depending on the setup.
Back to the OP. In addition to the 2011+ for Ford if going the used route, also consider a 2 year lease on a new one; reason I mention that is that Ford has a smoking deal on those at the XLT/XTR trim (only those trims it seems). You have a new truck for super cheap for a couple years (as that version itself is inexpensive right now, and the lease residuals seem to be different than the others/very good), and figure out if you want to buy it out then. If not, you're not a lot out of pocket, relatively speaking.
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If you're going to tow that much weight with a 1/2 ton, I'd suggest you make sure your life insurance is paid up.....
I had the Ram and hated it, but it's possible I had a lemon. Had problems with the module for the 4x4 that they said they fixed, but after bringing it in 3 times for the same issue, I went to a different vehicle for the city. It also had assorted other electrical issues that made me think Dodge has a bit of work to do to get their poop together.
For towing, I bought a used 2006 2500 chev hd and it's been great! It's pretty thirsty (it's the big block 8100, so likes gas....), but tows great, is very comfortable, and has plenty of room for me, my wife, 2 kids and our Labrador.