Years ago when I was still in construction I switched from a pickup to a 1/2 ton SUV (Bronco and then Expedition) and a 5'x12' trailer with 2' high sides. All it takes is a little pre-planning to have the trailer when you need it. Saves driving around with an empty bed and a cab stuffed full of tools all the time. I can carry way more by weight and volume in my trailer than I could in a 1 ton pickup with an 8' bed and, like Jim says, it's much easier to load and unload. Overall maintenance and other expenses are less on the 1/2 ton/trailer combo also.