ls1mike
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Details? Just curious.I've found some gas 2015-2018 3/4 ton trucks at the top end of my budget. I can most likely make it work.
I appreciate your insight!
Details? Just curious.I've found some gas 2015-2018 3/4 ton trucks at the top end of my budget. I can most likely make it work.
I appreciate your insight!
I've found some gas 2015-2018 3/4 ton trucks at the top end of my budget. I can most likely make it work.
I’ll third the 3/4 chassis and higher is a big must when your payload and weight starts increasing. Personally if I was towing heavy I’d rather have a chassis capable and dog of a motor than a high HP 1/2 ton with a dismal chassis.Very good post meep. Power is only part of it, stability is a BIG part of it. Even with the 1 ton crew cab long bed that weighs as much as my trailer. I rarely go over 65 unless I am in Eastern Washington on I 90 or similar roads.
He has no need for 4WD.Your budget is too low. Also, right now is a terrible time to buy. Your choice of trucks right now will also all be white knuckled piss your pants driving, go 3/4 ton.
I prefer 2wd trucks myself for the simple fact that such a heavy 4x4 is inherently stupid and a huge waste of money, except for monster truck rallies. That might trigger some healthy debate.He has no need for 4WD.
In the real world you should be able to get a lot of truck/suburban if you stick to RWD, they are sometimes half the price and generally a lot cheaper to maintain and upgrade.
The sad part is that there are morons who try to say RWD is rare and valuable , can’t count the number of times I’ve seen that stupidity but you should be able to really negotiate down a RWD vehicle.
All the suburbans I had were RWD, would never own anything else given the immense price difference, better reliability, and better fuel economy
Details? Just curious.
He has no need for 4WD.
In the real world you should be able to get a lot of truck/suburban if you stick to RWD, they are sometimes half the price and generally a lot cheaper to maintain and upgrade.
The sad part is that there are morons who try to say RWD is rare and valuable , can’t count the number of times I’ve seen that stupidity but you should be able to really negotiate down a RWD vehicle.
All the suburbans I had were RWD, would never own anything else given the immense price difference, better reliability, and better fuel economy
You'll be so happy towing with an HD truck. You never did say how much towing you do a year.
Hey cheap is OK. All my cars are paid off and I didn't want to spend the 36500 I spend on my 17 back in 2019. That Ram looks nice. Would certainly do what you need to do with capability to spare.I found a 2wd 2015 Chevy 2500, one owner, private sale. $34500. Below is an example of what I've found. I'd be a few thousand over budget. With that said, I'm cheap, and want to keep my payment under a certain amount.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Dodge-RAM-2500-d667#listing=359973122/NONE/DEFAULT
Yeah, even in the current market that private party owner is dreaming.I found a 2wd 2015 Chevy 2500, one owner, private sale. $34500. Below is an example of what I've found. I'd be a few thousand over budget. With that said, I'm cheap, and want to keep my payment under a certain amount.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Dodge-RAM-2500-d667#listing=359973122/NONE/DEFAULT
Thank you for the link. I'm going to look at a 1 owner, 2015 Chevy 2500 LT with 44k. miles. I'm still one the fence. My 05 Suburban has a higher capacity than some of these new model trucks....
Well..if you live in Texas you don't need 4WD. Try getting in and out of a uncleared parking lot where it substiallny snows without it. Other than than there is no debut since you live where it doesn't snow......I prefer 2wd trucks myself for the simple fact that such a heavy 4x4 is inherently stupid and a huge waste of money, except for monster truck rallies. That might trigger some healthy debate.
You didn't say if it's a 1500 or 2500? If it's a 1500 how do your payload numbers work out? Andersen make nice hitches.My 07 Ram pulls my 24.5 fifth wheel Fleetwood effortlessly.
A 1500 Ram cannot take any more than a 6,000 pound trailer without running in to payload issues.You didn't say if it's a 1500 or 2500? If it's a 1500 how do your payload numbers work out? Andersen make nice hitches.
Around here the snowdrifts will catch any 2WD vehicle and leave them stuck where the 4x4’s can muscle their way through.I prefer 2wd trucks myself for the simple fact that such a heavy 4x4 is inherently stupid and a huge waste of money, except for monster truck rallies. That might trigger some healthy debate.
I live in Rolla! Is your son an S&T student on just happen to break down passing through?My 07 Ram pulls my 24.5 fifth wheel Fleetwood effortlessly. I have an Anderson hitch that weighs 40 lbs and the frame attachments for the bars. I towed our trailer from Michigan City Indiana and then to Bardstown,KY. With it I use the towing position on the transmission and I get a consistent 11mpg. I have no complaints with it. Currently has 224k on it and runs great. It has no rust either cause western KY uses minimal treatment on the roads. I also towed my son's 1990 F150 from Rolla,MO on a UHaul car trailer. Most comfortable truck I have ever owned.