The payload is important, in
The payload is important, in my opinion. If you're hoping to tow a 9,000 pound travel trailer with 900 pound tongue weight, plus 650 pounds of humans, 180 pounds of canine, and whatever other options and gear you have in the truck, you're blowing past the 1500-2000 pound payload of most crew cab half tons. Crew cab Ford is still available with 2900 pound payload, leaving plenty of safety margin in case the humans put on a few more pounds!