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Unicorn Driver · 08-25-2022, 05:43 PM

Hi,

Currently towing a 4700lbs Wrangler behind my Ford e450.

Are there any trucks that come under 5000lbs in 4x4? Must be new enough for drivers safety aids. It's only 2 of us and 2 big dogs so a small cab and bed is fine.

Also want to put a truck camper on it somwtimes.

Thanks,

Mighty_J · 08-25-2022, 05:51 PM

My ford ranger (2020) is towable, 4x4 and we’ll under 5,000 pounds. So is the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.

Unicorn Driver · 08-25-2022, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mighty_J

My ford ranger (2020) is towable, 4x4 and we’ll under 5,000 pounds. So is the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.

Thanks,

When I looked at the Chevy and the Gmc they lacked adaptive cruise.

Will go look again and check rhe Ford :-)

Unicorn Driver · 08-25-2022, 06:17 PM

Still no adaptive Cruise with Chevy,Gmc.

Ranger looks tasty.

Dave Pelletier · 08-26-2022, 08:57 AM

...truck camper? it'd have to be a very light one....https://rvownerhq.com/lightest-truck-campers/

Dave

carybosse · 08-26-2022, 12:20 PM

The Chevy Colorado and the GMC Canyon, Twins, will void warranty with a slide in truck camper.

I suspect that is the case with most any of the mid-size trucks and anything you will find under 5K pounds. Now, if you are just talking a cap, not a problem.

Unicorn Driver · 08-28-2022, 01:51 PM

I kind of guessed that also Cary,.

pdeinc · 08-28-2022, 02:35 PM

3rd Gen Tacomas have adaptive cruise, collision/pedestrian avoidance and lane departure warning but are not flat towable unless you add a driveshaft disconnect. Can't speak to the issue of slide-in campers and warranty.

tuffr2 · 08-28-2022, 03:13 PM

Look at the F-150 with the 2.7 eco-boost. I bet that truck will be under 5,000 lbs by a little bit. If I had to guess I always remembered the old 1/2 ton trucks weighed around 5,500 lbs. Ford advertised a 700 lb. weight reduction with the aluminum body. That means most F-150 trucks should weigh a tiny bit under 5,000lbs. Get a Lariat trim with the 2.7, I bet that is a few hundred lbs under 5,000 lbs. It will come with alot of safety features.

CamperLifer · 08-28-2022, 07:45 PM

The 2.7 weighs 40 pounds less than the 3.5.

dustyone · 08-28-2022, 11:47 PM

The new Ford Maverick comes in at just a little less than 4,000 pounds curb weight, the Chevy Colorado comes in at about 4,500 lb curb weight the Tacoma comes in at approximately the $4,500 lb these are approximate values depending upon what you get and what add-ons you put on them the Ford Ranger comes in at around $4,700 lb. As far as adding a truck camper or cap you're going to go over your weights on just about anything I think. You would have to check into it more.

Unicorn Driver · 08-31-2022, 03:36 PM

Thanks guys,

No longer need slide in camper capability so that's good.

Newmar2856 · 08-31-2022, 04:34 PM

Ford Ranger has adaptive cruise, lane keeping assist, cross traffic assist, lane change notification and emergency braking. We’ve been towing ours for over two years and it’s been a great rig.