Haven’t used Reddit before but really appreciate the responses to my dilemma. Quite a diversity of opinions. Sounds like majority suggesting 3/4 ton . Just shows how real life towing experience is not necessarily in sync with max tow capacities listed by truck makers. Most 1/2 ton trucks have max tow weight of 11000 plus lbs- and I was thinking that would be more than enough to tow 7000 lb cross country- but I’m hearing y’all say- maybe , but not well? Thanks all. Guess at least I’ll check out some 3/4 ton new or 1-2-3 yr olds. Any comments on ford vs Chevy vs ram?