[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Full disclosure, I have a Class A CDL and have used it for many thousands of miles, driving everything from semis to 1/2 ton trucks. (Obviously the latter doesn’t warrant the license)

Here’s my opinion for what it’s worth. Don’t get the turbo anything other than diesel for towing. Those ecoturds especially the early ones are know for blowing head gaskets, and killing turbos when pulling anywhere remotely near capacity. They get hot and can’t manage that heat worth a crap.. Get a 3/4 ton gas truck and be done with it. I’ve pulled hundreds of thousands of miles in my adult life. Part of my time was oilfield work driving chevys, fords and a dodge or two, pulling trailers of all shapes and sizes daily. You might be in the range of towing for a half ton but the extra stability and confidence on a 3/4 ton in this situation is a big plus when you need it the most… trying to stop those shitty U-Haul surge breaks in a pinch. Remember it’s not nearly how fast you can run down the road or get up to speed when towing. It’s how reliably and safely you can stop that load at speed that matters most. I’m Chevy guy. I like Chevy trucks passionately, they’ve been the best for me over the years. I’ve had a few fords thru my old job that did pretty decent for their 150,000 mile service life.