Need some info on a new truck
the other day I asked about truck pricing, and now I have some decent prices, on A Ford F-150 and Chevy 1500. V-8's I am pulling a 6000 pound travel trailer. I am not mechanically inclined - Is th...
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JackL wrote:
- Is there anything special I should look for in the transmission and drive train, etc ?
Get the "towing option." Should include oil coolers, Trans coolers, Larger Radiator, Maybe heavier springs, make sure the heavy duty hitch receiver is included. Get the lowest Rear Axle ratio highest numerical number) you can. See if you can option in a brake controller. Get the strongest engine you can. If you are towing just weekends and short range vacations this 1500 might be OK.
Jack not to be facetious. But you might want to look for a 250/2500 HD for that load. I know it's more money. It will be better suited for towing that load, so actually may work out to be less than a fully optioned 1500. But it will much easier handle that load, if doing some serious long range towing. And optioned for towing, with brake controller.
