MN Ben wrote:
Yes, as I stated earlier, older. So if they are well built/maintained, a 20 year old rig may suit me. Although the gold trim from that era may get changed out. lol
The F350 tows 15000#, at least that is what it is rated for.
Budget, The older $300K units are probably running 40-80K now. So that is the cash I have.
We currently have a '08 Keystone Lerado 29RL and like the layout. I like the older Big Sky with the rear entertainment set up. All of the new entry level rigs I think are junk, in my opinion.
This is why I know I can get into an older model that may have been out of my price range back then, but now is in reach.
If all this does not pan out, maybe a DP is in order. But I want to keep the 5er as an option.
Ben
Ben, there are some good suggestions here for good quality older fivers.
One thing you really need to consider is braking. I had a 6.0L PSD pulling a much smaller fiver than we have now and I had to come down hills quite slowly in lower gears to avoid the rig from running away. I'm not sure if the 6.0L can be equipped with an exhaust brake, but I would highly recommend it if you are going to pull a heavy fiver. After having my current truck, I will never pull a fiver again without one.
