Complete Newbie Needs Straight Talk
Wife and I are longtime tent-campers trying to upgrade to a travel trailer. We're looking at something in the 15-17' range (such as Starcraft AR-One, R-Pod, etc.) weighing under 3,000. Since my cur...
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Mvander wrote:
You might not even need a V8 if you dont ever pln on going bigger with the trailer. A modern v6 in a half ton shoud do the job if you stay with a truck within 5-7 years or so. Try and get a 6 speed auto in the flavor of truck you prefer. This means 09 or newer ford or gm. Not sure on the dodges.
He said 10grand budget. That's ok I try to spend other people's money too!
This guy is right, for a little trailer like that a V8 half ton would be super comfortable. 6 banger would do the job though. A lot of midsize suvs would do it too, but you may find the best bang for the buck in an ext cab pickup. 4 full doors command a premium price and ext cabs aren't as popular but just as capable and comfortable from the captains chair.
