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Welcome to our exclusive one-of-a-kind web page showing a quick review of the 2015 one-half ton trucks listed with gas engines that includes the important rating details. Additional tow rating resources for other vehicles is found in the "Tow Ratings" menu above.

Important Notes:

1. The vehicles shown below are base models with the highest capacity, and without all the bells and whistles.
2. Therefore, any fancy half-ton truck's tow ratings will be less than what is shown below.
3. As truck weight increases, the towing capacity will decrease, such as going from a 4X2 to a 4X4 model.
4. Selecting optional gear ratio within the same vehicle will result in significant towing capacity changes. See examples of this on the one ton truck page.
5. We did our best to present similar trucks within each style.
6. Realistic towing capacities are provided by RV Tow Check (RVTC set at 12% TW and 20% PW.)
7. For RVTC, we calculated additional load as follows: 5th wheel hitch—checked, cargo=150 lbs, two passengers=335 lbs.

WARNING! Never tow more than the manufacturer's published rating found in the vehicle owner's manual. Always ensure the hitch system meets the minimum towing weight of the trailer towed and it complies with the manufacturer's requirements.

Notice:
1. All rating information has been taken from published information provided by the manufacturer. Always verify vehicle ratings with the dealer. Ratings are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice. There may be slight differences between manufacturer's online views and PDF files.

2. CC=Crew Cab, DC=Double Cab, QC=Quad Cab

(Updated 2/12/17 to reflect RVTC 3.0)

Ford F150

Cab/Drive	Regular Cab 4X2	SuperCab 4X2	SuperCrew 4X2
Box Length (feet)	8	8	6.5
Wheelbase (inches)	*141.1	163.7	156.8
Engine	3.5 EcoBoost V6	3.5 EcoBoost V6	3.5 EcoBoost V6
Gear Ratio	3.73	3.73	3.73
Payload	3,270	3,000	2,900
GCWR	17,100	17,100	17,100
GVWR	7,850	7,850	7,850
GVW (Curb Wt.)	4,419	4,703	4,722
TWR	12,100	11,900	11,800
Realistic towing capacities are provided by RV Tow Check
5th Wheel	11,996	11,712	11,693
Conventional	12,100	11,900	11,800

* FWS does not recommend this short wheelbase truck for 5th wheel towing and one would be wise not tow a TT too long in length. Pay close attention to the GVWR. After visiting a local Ford dealership, the highest GVWR F150 on the lot like one of the models above was 7,050. Example: The SuperCrew above with the 7,050 GVWR, the RVTC drops to 8,215 for 5th wheel. Any F150 that has less than a GVWR of 7,850 should never be considered for towing any kind of fifth wheel trailer.

Real F150 Owners Towing 5th Wheel

Here are two weight safety reports and a message from F150 owners who tows a fifth wheel. #1 Weight Safety Report #2 Weight Safety Report #3 Message from F150 owner

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 **

Cab/Drive	Reg. Cab 4X2	DC 4X2	CC 4X2	CC 4X2
Box Length (ft)	8	8	6.5	6.5
Wheelbase (in)	133	143.5	153	153
Engine	5.3L V8	5.3L V8	5.3L V8	6.2L V8
Gear Ratio	3.42	3.73	3.73	3.42
Payload	1,980	2,260	2,090	1,690
GCWR	15,000	16,700*	16,700*	17,700*
GVWR	6,800	7,200	7,000	7,000
GVW (Curb Wt.)	4,792	5,102	5,264	5,280
TWR	9,800	11,200*	11,100*	11,900*
Realistic towing capacities are provided by RV Tow Check
5th Wheel	6,615	7,065	5,255	5,175
Conventional	9,723	11,113	10,424	10,291

* With tow package - ** Chevrolet does not provide 5th wheel tow ratings for this truck. One owner's manual states: "This model is neither designed nor intended to tow fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers." 2015 Silverado 1500 Specs.

Ram 1500 **

Cab/Drive	Reg. Cab 4X2	QC 4X2	CC 4X2
Box Length (feet/inches)	8	6'4"	6'4"
Wheelbase (inches)	140.5	140.5	149.5
Engine	5.7L V8 Hemi	5.7L V8 Hemi	5.7L V8 Hemi
Gear Ratio	3.92	3.92	3.92
Payload	1,720	1,820	1,710
GCWR	15,950	15,950	15,950
GVWR	6,600	6,900	6,900
GVW (Curb Wt.)	4,878	5,082	5,192
TWR	10,650	10,390	10,340
Realistic towing capacities are provided by RV Tow Check
5th Wheel	5,185	5,665	5,115
Conventional	10,308	10,383	10,191

** Ram does not provide 5th wheel tow ratings this truck. 2015 Ram 1500 towing guide.

Toyota Tundra **

Cab/Drive	SR Reg. Cab 4X2	SR5 DC 4X2	SR5 DC 4X2
Box Length (feet)	8.1	8.1	6.5
Wheelbase (inches)	145.7	164.6	145.7
Engine	5.7L V8	5.7L V8	5.7L V8
Gear Ratio	4.3	4.3	4.3
Payload	2,080	1,710	1,735
GCWR	16,000	16,000	16,000
GVWR	7,000	7,000	6,900
GVW (Curb Wt.)	4,920	5,290	5,165
Published Max Tow	10,500	10,100	10,300
Realistic towing capacities are provided by RV Tow Check
5th Wheel	6,975	5,125	5250
Conventional	10,500	10,100	10,300

** Toyota does not provide 5th wheel tow ratings this truck. 2015 Tundra brochure

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Additional notes:

1. Conventional trailer tongue weight should be 10% to 15% of total loaded trailer weight and not exceeding the installed hitch assembly. The addition of trailer tongue weight must not cause vehicle to exceed rear gross axle weight rating (RGAWR) or gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
2. Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15% to 25% of total loaded trailer weight. The addition of trailer kingpin weight cannot cause vehicle to exceed rear gross axle weight rating (RGAWR) or gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
3. The towing vehicle's brake system is rated for operation at the GVWR - NOT GCWR. Separate functional brake systems should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs. when loaded.
4. These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or door frame.
5. Read "Before You Buy RV..." for additional information.