We already have the RAM and Silverado both being converted( remanufactured) by Walkinshaw(they produce about 500 to 700 unique parts). Toyota has 300 Tundras roaming around Australia to test their conversion, again to be done by Walkingshaw. All conversions are covered by OEM warranty. Ford will have the F150 conerted in Thailand. US Pickups are basicaly lifestyle vehicles here. There is a US HD Pickups towing 5th wheelers, but they are not the only vehicles towing 5vers though. Unlike US and Canada they are not used a work vehicles but larger" Utes" and used as " cars" If they were used as in the US numbers sold would not be smallCorrection the F150 will be converted locally but not by Walkinshaw F150 to be now sold again in Australia

Except for those trucks bought specifically for work trucks, the majority of the trucks bought for personal use in the US are used for for every day driving rather than for RVing. Even for many of the 250/2500 and 350/3500 trucks bought for individual use. People like the convenience of being able to throw all sorts of stuff in the back even if that only happens on rare occasion. And they like the large size vehicle. Plus it has a certain "coolness" factor. :B I don't understand it, but many buy a new truck and immediately install loud exhaust, lift kits, and loud off road tires.

“Except I don't understand it, but many buy a new truck and immediately install loud exhaust, lift kits, and loud off road tires.”Me either….lol

BB_TX wrote:Except for those trucks bought specifically for work trucks, the majority of the trucks bought for personal use in the US are used for for every day driving rather than for RVing. Even for many of the 250/2500 and 350/3500 trucks bought for individual use. People like the convenience of being able to throw all sorts of stuff in the back even if that only happens on rare occasion. And they like the large size vehicle. Plus it has a certain "coolness" factor. :B I don't understand it, but many buy a new truck and immediately install loud exhaust, lift kits, and loud off road tires.No work vehicles here, but the rest of your post pretty well sums up US Pickups here. Work vehicles here are diesel midsizers, Vans, Cab Chassis Vans, Japanese Trucks light to Semi's, European Trucks all Semi's and Australian built Heavy to Semi Trucks, conventuonal and Cabover

Grit dog wrote:“Except I don't understand it, but many buy a new truck and immediately install loud exhaust, lift kits, and loud off road tires.”Me either….lol:B :B :BYeah, that’s about what half the trucks around here look like. We live in a rural area with a lot of traffic on the local highway. We can hear those tires roaring/whining long before we see the truck coming down the road. Good friend had one and riding with him you had to speak loud to be heard over the tires and exhaust. That’s what I don’t understand. Never had oversize tires. And loud exhaust went out long ago while still a teenager. :)

BB_TX,I've had oversized tires for a number of years/decades.....but with this said, I usually only go up a size, ie about 20mm wide and inch taller. Usually this has netted me better load handling, traction in most cases, this does depend upon the tread design! I do lose an mpg or two, slower stopping to some degree, again, depending upon some factors.NOw doing what Grit has done, one of my sons with his 1500 reg cab, 3-4" lift kit, 31-34" diam tires.......his 4.8V8, 3.42 tires and a 4l60E tranny is not liking all that tire to turn! SOme 4.10's would help him. I seem to generally speaking, mildly modify most of my trucks depending upon the usage. My current 1500 is a bit more than normal. 2" front leveling kit, 2" rear 1800 lb capacity add a leaf and shocks to match the front struts. tires as mentioned. It can be fun! expensive, can pizz off a spouse that has leg issues climbing.....Marty

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RobertRyan
Explorer
Sep 15, 2023
BB_TX wrote:
Except for those trucks bought specifically for work trucks, the majority of the trucks bought for personal use in the US are used for for every day driving rather than for RVing. Even for many of the 250/2500 and 350/3500 trucks bought for individual use. People like the convenience of being able to throw all sorts of stuff in the back even if that only happens on rare occasion. And they like the large size vehicle. Plus it has a certain "coolness" factor. :B I don't understand it, but many buy a new truck and immediately install loud exhaust, lift kits, and loud off road tires.

No work vehicles here, but the rest of your post pretty well sums up US Pickups here. Work vehicles here are diesel midsizers, Vans, Cab Chassis Vans, Japanese Trucks light to Semi's, European Trucks all Semi's and Australian built Heavy to Semi Trucks, conventuonal and Cabover
Grit_dog
Navigator
Sep 15, 2023
“Except I don't understand it, but many buy a new truck and immediately install loud exhaust, lift kits, and loud off road tires.”

Me either….lol
BB_TX
Nomad
Sep 15, 2023
Except for those trucks bought specifically for work trucks, the majority of the trucks bought for personal use in the US are used for for every day driving rather than for RVing. Even for many of the 250/2500 and 350/3500 trucks bought for individual use. People like the convenience of being able to throw all sorts of stuff in the back even if that only happens on rare occasion. And they like the large size vehicle. Plus it has a certain "coolness" factor. :B I don't understand it, but many buy a new truck and immediately install loud exhaust, lift kits, and loud off road tires.

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