camperfamily wrote:
Since this thread has gotten far off answering the OP's question let's get back to it.
Both trucks are good vehicles. The Ford needs DEF, the 2012 RAM does not. Not a deciding factor to me. I believe the the '12 RAM uses more fuel IPO the DEF, but check me on that.
I'm a Ford guy. Not blue kool-aid drinking though. I had a 7.3 Ford, and recently a 6.7 Ford. Our camping group has all three in multiple flavors each. The Chevy and Ford guys both commented that a '13 RAM 2500 rode hard. Everyone likes their trucks, and they all get the campers to the destination.
For my money I'd go with the 1 ton Ford. More payload capacity over the RAM. Simple as that. Past that, they are both great trucks and you have a tough choice to make. Drive both and put your cash on the one you like. Remember to consider warranty, payload, fuel economy in your decision making. Also projected resale value.
Happy Trails.
I thought it was kinda odd the OP was comparing a 1 ton against a 3/4 ton.
