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gringopapo
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Oct 08, 2019

Gap year, family of 6, TV and TT recommendations

This is a long post. Here's the short version: Looking to tow a Kodiak Ultra - Lite 283BHSL (7600 lbs GVW, 33 ft total length) with Ford Expedition heavy tow package. Not over the GCVW but close. Will...
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ependydad
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Nov 12, 2019
rvshrinker wrote:
Used RAM 2500 megacab is your answer. 3500 if you must. 2500 has a good ride and the megacab is ultra roomy.


If ratings matter to them, they'll run out of payload quickly with a family of 6 in a 2500 or 3500 that's 2012 or older. The 2012 and earlier payload numbers for the Megacab were appalling. I wanted one when we were shopping in 2011/early 2012, but couldn't get past the limited payload or idea of a short bed truck.

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