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Best Truck for Towing

Blog May 11th, 2026

Best Truck for Towing

best truck for towing

When you’re gearing up for a weekend at the lake or heading north with the camper, the last thing you want is "towing tension." In the world of half-ton trucks, the debate usually centers on three names: the GMC Sierra, the Chevrolet Silverado, and the Ford F-150.

While Ford often shouts about having the highest "max" numbers on a spec sheet, real-world towing isn’t done on paper—it’s done on the 400-series highways and winding backroads of Ontario. Here is how the GM twins stack up against the blue oval when it’s time to hitch up.

Best Truck for Towing

Hands-Free Hauling

If you’re looking at the premium trims, there is one massive differentiator: Super Cruise vs. BlueCruise.

  • Ford BlueCruise: A great system, but it typically disables the moment you plug in a trailer harness.

  • GM Super Cruise: Available on the Sierra Denali and Silverado High Country, this is the first hands-free driver assistance technology that works while towing. On compatible highways, the truck handles the steering and gap-management while the trailer is attached, drastically reducing driver fatigue on those long hauls to the cottage.

best truck for towing

Seeing Through the Struggle

Ford offers "Pro Trailer Hitch Assist," which is great for backing up to the ball. But once you’re on the road, GM’s technology takes over.

The available Transparent Trailer View (exclusive to GM) uses a tailgate camera and a remote trailer camera to virtually "erase" your camper from the rearview mirror.

  • Why it beats Ford: While Ford gives you a 360-degree top-down view, GM actually lets you see what is directly behind your trailer as if it weren't there. It turns a stressful lane change into a confident one.

best truck for towing

The Torque Factor: Diesel vs. Gas

Ford discontinued the diesel engine for the F-150 a few years back, leaving you to rely on their EcoBoost gas engines. While powerful, they can get "thirsty" when pulling a heavy load.

The Sierra and Silverado still offer the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel.

 

  • The Advantage: It delivers 495 lb-ft of torque. That is more low-end grunt than almost anything in the class.

     

  • The Result: Smoother acceleration from a dead stop (like a boat ramp) and significantly better fuel range while towing. You’ll spend more time at the campsite and less time at the pumps in Orillia.

Best Truck for towing

The Verdict: Capability vs. Confidence

Yes, if you configure a very specific Ford F-150, you might get an extra 200 lbs of "max" capacity. But for the 99% of us towing boats, horse trailers, or travel trailers, the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado offer a more composed experience.

Between the fuel-sipping Duramax diesel, the "invisible" camera tech, and the ability to tow hands-free, GM has built a truck that doesn't just pull more—it makes pulling easier.

Ready to see the Transparent Trailer View in action? Come visit us in Midland and let's get you hitched up for a test drive.

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