$10,000 TV

lee4019 wrote:

I know fords are f-250, are they gasser's? chevy's were 2500 or Silverado 2500 and their twin gmc, but are they gasser's too? Does Dodge make a 3/4 ton gasser in the early years?

thanks

Ford F250/F350 offer the V10. Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500HD offer the 8.1L V8. Both Ford and GM have less powerful gas engines in these trucks (5.4L Ford, 6.0L GM), but I do not recommend them for your use. Less power, but higher unloaded highway fuel economy. For a dedicated tow vehicle, who cares? Dodge had a V10 also, but I'm not sure what year they stopped offering that, 2002?. Otherwise, Dodge has the 5.7L Hemi, but like Ford/GM's smaller ones, I'd pass.

MY prior tow vehicle, a 2003 F-150 towed my TT very well, if a bit slow at times. But not all half tons from that generation were as capable. Tow ratings varied from 3500-8000 pounds for half tons in that era, so weeding through them to find your fruit doesn't seem worth the effort. It's easy to search used car web sites and filter the HDs than weather a GM 5.3L has a 3.08 axle or 3.73 and the OEM towing package (not just an aftermarket receiver). All the benefits of a half ton come with a compromise on better unloaded ride and fuel economy. Again, why would someone using as a dedicated TV care?