what size truck

[white eagle]

would you all consider for all an around vehicle?
say for towing things like a 33'camper,16'boat and a tandem axle trailer and occasional piece of equipment like a bobcat and trailer and for a daily commuter as well
would you go with a 1/2 ton,3/4 ton or 1 ton?

[high standard 40]

It would depend how often you pull the 33 ft camper and the tandem trailer and how far. I've pulled similar trailers with my 1/2 ton F150 without issues. Half ton would be better for a daily driver. If you go that route, I'd suggest trailer tow package and limited slip rear end.

[brass410]

minimum would be hd 3/4 ton all the thing you mention dictate that you intend to pull sizeable loads periodicaly and I'll bet they will be heavier than you think

[Froogal]

Minimum 3/4 ton heavy duty. 1 ton is better.

[Tracy]

1 ton. There are a few 3/4 tons that might be workable, but most of them are too light.

[scattershot]

Depending on the weight of the33’ camper, I’d say the 3/4 ton would work for you. Only about $1,000 difference in the 3/4 vs. the 1 ton, so of there’s any doubt go with the heavier vehicle.

[joe leadslinger]

3/4 ton for the win. 1/2 ton to soft, 1 ton to hard, 3/4 ton just right.

[sundog]

If you are pulling any grades, I suggest a diesel, 3/4t minimum. I pull a 30' fifth wheel with a 2012 F250 Super Duty. Best truck I ever owned. If you go 1t, might as well go dually since you'll be pulling stuff.

Easy for decisions for me spending your money

[sigep1764]

Try the reviews from TFL Truck on youtube. They test every truck pulling a trailer up the Ike Gauntlet, a really steep grade of highway and then down again testing brakes. There is a comparison of 1/2, 3/4, 1 ton trucks with most engine/transmission configurations. You can narrow it down then go test drive.

[Lloyd Smale]

you could probably get by with a 1/2 ton if you pulled those things a couple times a year. If you pull them a couple times a week get a 3/4 ton. You don't need a one ton. Very few do unless your using it on a farm or worksite. With them your usually talking diesels with near a 1000 ft lbs of torque. Semis didn't have that 20 years ago.

[Conditor22]

"for towing things like a 33'camper,16'boat and a tandem axle trailer and occasional piece of equipment like a bobcat and trailer and for a daily commuter as well"

I have a friend who's an excavator and pulls a large bobcat. He always used a 1-ton truck (single axle PU). He would regularly tow the bobcat to job 60 - 100 miles away

The size of the truck will depend on the heaviest item you will be pulling and how often you will pull it.

For the 33'camper,16'boat and a tandem axle trailer a heavy half-ton 4x4 would be fine (that's what I have and used with my trailers)

If you're renting the equipment, you should find out the requirements of the rental yard.

I suspect they would require a heavy 3/4 ton and maybe even a 1 ton to rent the equipment.

My neighbor has a new 1 ton GMC diesel that is quiet, comfortable and gets over 20-miles per gallon (cost around 60 K) has to add catalytic fluid every XXXX miles

[rl69]

not enough info . But I will say my daily commuter truck is a one ton single wheel. I commute just under two hundred miles a day with no problums

[lefty o]

a 1/2 ton will handle the camper, boats etc, if you even remotely want to consider dragging a bobcat behind something, a 3/4 is minimal.

[white eagle]

on the 1/2 ton would you say a v6-or v8 motor
they make a v6 twin turbo ecoboost in a 1/2 ton

[MT Gianni]

If you are going to pull something get a dedicated pull truck and keep it for decades. Get a smaller rig for every day runarounds. Your bank balance will show the difference. A good pull truck is expensive and deservedly so.

[Froogal]

Depending on the weight of the33’ camper, I’d say the 3/4 ton would work for you. Only about $1,000 difference in the 3/4 vs. the 1 ton, so of there’s any doubt go with the heavier vehicle.

Price difference depends on how the truck is equipped. It is very possible to find a one ton with fewer options, priced LOWER than a fully equipped 1/2 ton. Personally I do not need, or even want all the options. A/C and cruise control is all I want.

[beechbum444]

3/4 ton Ford 250 the older 7.3 diesels will go 400-500,000 miles new ones are $$$$$$$

[Big Tom]

I tow a 36 ft TT (about 9000 lbs) with my F350 Super Duty (8ft bed) and never would go back to something smaller - works great at any incline and wind and gas/diesel mileage is decent between 10 and 11.5 mpg. Took it from OH to southern Florida and it was a smooth, relaxing drive.
Without towing anything, I get between 18 and 20 mpg and we go camping almost every weekend, typically 2-6 hrs drive away from home.

[tmax64]

My 2 cents is if you're pulling something as heavy as a 33' trailer or bobcat/trailer then go bigger. Pulling is never a problem, stopping and controlling is and the only way you get better stopping and control is more weight for a trailer to try to push around. It isn't manly but a cheap small car that gets 30+mpg for a daily commuter will save enough in fuel dollars alone to help pay for the big one.

[bdicki]

https://dustrunnersauto.com/f250-vs-f350/
Not too much different between F250 and F350. This article doesn't mention it but the tires are the biggest difference.