JTrac wrote:
N-Trouble wrote:
JTrac wrote:
I think the next generation of GM half ton's are due out sometime next year. The heavy duties will follow some time later if past patterns are repeated. I would bet you will see some ratings that will rival Ford and Ram very well.
We are long time GM owners and switched to Ford, not for the towing capacity but for the features Ford offers that the others don't. All 3 are very good and capable trucks, just depends on what you like.
What kind of features?
Several things, some of which matter to me and maybe not others. A few of the things I like are:
1. Messaging seats, great for our long trips
2. Adaptive cruise, which operates the trailer brakes along with the truck's
3. All LED lighting, including the headlights
4. The towing camera system, especially the one mounted on the back of the cab which lets me see my hitch and line up to the pin with it's centering line. There is also an available back up camera for the trailer. I plan on adding it soon. All this works thru the dash monitor.
5. Tire pressure monitors on the drw's and available 4 wheel monitor for the trailer. I don't have that since I already had a TPMS.
6. Blind spot system on the mirrors.
7. Power running boards which swing lower than the fixed type making entry a bit easier for the wife.
8. Adaptive steering
9. The man step in the tailgate. I thought it was hokey till I tried it.
10. Power retracting and folding towing mirrors
The only looking I did for the Rams was online. I may have missed some things they offer like the Ford.
those Massaging seats really work well, I know I use mine after a few hours of driving and it really helps with my back and keeping me revitalized.
