PS: A "half ton" truck has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of around 5,000 pounds. Subract it's actual weight (around 4,000) and you can carry 1,000 # or 1/2 a Ton.
You can look at the ID plate & subtract the unladen weight listed on your registration to get it exact. That's how the CHP/DMV does it.
Bruce forgot to mention brakes on all 4 trailer wheels (most have only 2). You could "get away" with it with a 'special built trailer' & really wide rear tires on your truck.
It's still way too light. Especialy when you add; people, ice chests, tools, tires, fuel etc.
JM...
