Enclosed trailer question

Im on the other side of the fence here.

I have a 24' enclosed trailer and a 3/4 ton Dodge with diesel

It pulls great, but I don't use it much any more and doubt I will go much in the future. So I don't think I need the diesel and would like to get a new truck.

But with a properly equipped 1/2 ton it will pull my 24' trailer. NO IT WILL NOT PULL AS WELL AS MY DIESEL, I know that up front and will be pissed every time I pull it. But a 1/2 ton truck I would probably drive daily and sell my truck and car. Save on insurance and maintenance.

What are you planning on hauling?

Took my 1981 Imperial and golf cart to Carlisle in 2007 plus all the crap I needed in the front of the trailer. It was tight and probably close to the 10,000 rating of the trailer. No problem with the truck pulling it. Getting the golf cart in with that big car was a trick, but I got them both in (cart in the 48" side door across the trailer.)

Yes I also thought about getting a 28' trailer, but do you really need it? Downsizing right, how much crap are you going to take? If you think you are only hauling 7,000 are you adding the trailer weight? You can get a lot of stuff (weight) in a 28' trailer.

For the average car a 24' gives you plenty of room. I can put my Prowler and trailer inside mine with them hooked together. Or Dart and Golf Cart with plenty of room for other stuff

The new F150 has over 11,000 lbs tow rating, going to pull my trailer with one just to see how it does with the Eco boost V6

Yes the best towing vehicle would be a dually, but the most expensive to own and maintain. For a person doing a lot of towing the only way to go. For someone towing shorter distance and not frequently a smaller truck properly equipped is acceptable.

My 2 cent, makes cents to me

I might change my mind once I pull my loaded trailer with a smaller truck.