I need to get this off my chest. Why — and I mean why — do I keep seeing folks in massive 2500s, 3500s, and duallys towing the tiniest campers imaginable? Like, you’re out here with a 14-foot single-axle travel trailer, and your tow vehicle looks like it just pulled off a cattle ranch in Texas.
Now don’t get me wrong — I’m not knocking big trucks. I love a good diesel rumble and the utility they bring when they’re actually needed. But using a one-ton dually as a daily driver, just to tow a camper you could pull with a mid-size truck or SUV? It just doesn’t make sense.
And I get it — some of y’all are trying to future-proof your setup. Maybe you’re planning to upgrade to a fifth wheel or a toy hauler down the road. Fine. But most of the time, that’s not what’s happening. Most of the time, it’s pure overkill. It’s the equivalent of bringing a bazooka to a Nerf war.
And the fuel economy? Y’all really want to burn through diesel at 13 MPG just to hit up the grocery store? Meanwhile, plenty of half-ton trucks like the F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost or the Silverado 1500 with the 3.0L Duramax can tow well over 9,000 pounds — comfortably. And yes, with a proper weight distribution hitch and brake controller, they handle beautifully.
So why are we out here flexing with 10,000 lb trucks to pull a camper that barely hits 3,500 lbs? There’s a word for this: inefficiency.
If you need the payload or you’re towing something heavy full-time, I get it. You’re using your tools properly. But if you’re just weekend camping with a teardrop trailer, you might want to ask yourself why you’re hauling more truck than trailer.
It’s like watching someone cut their sandwich with a chainsaw.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen? Pictures are even better!
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