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So, is the consensus that the Tundra is the most over-built of the 1/2 tons?

Excellent! What year is that 1500? 4x4?

Super great information. I'm happy to switch alliance to the Tundra, if that can keep me in the smaller 1/2 ton footprint, but provide that little extra edge I need in terms of load capacity.

Yeah, I don't think the weight difference is that significant between the Hawk and the Raven. Good to know.

Thanks Rotti. For a number of reasons I'm more interested in the 1/2 ton footprint, but agree with you that it's always better to be over-powered than under-powered. The payload rating for the vehicle I've spec'd is 1,300, but I also don't fully trust those rating. Also, very good information...

Also very interesting. How's options-out is your Hawk? Fridge? Water tanks? Solar?

Interesting. I've been a bit more interested in the Ram, but looked at the Tundra early on, just because the Tacoma is so well respected. Do you load up twenty gallons of water in the Hawk water tanks-- that's like 160 lbs right there!

How loaded up is your Haw, Kilroy? For a number of reasons I prefer the slightly smaller footprint of the 1/2 tons, so my strong preference is to stay in that class.

Now, that's the answer I'm looking for!

I'll be buying FWC Hawk in the next few months, as well as the truck to slot it into. I've really fallen in love with the new Ram 1500, but I'm having some anxiety that the half-ton platform just won't give me enough head-room in terms of hauling ability. I figure once I have myself, a couple of...