Flashman wrote:
A good friend of mine - new to RVing - bought a used 21 ft toy hauler to drag his and hers Harleys around the country and he is smart enough to know this is 3/4 ton and up country.
The 2 trucks on his short list are a 2005 Ford 6.0 and a 2009 Ford 6.4. They are on his list because they are way cheaper than Chevys or Dodges.
How to tell him to avoid Ford diesels - even though they are apparent bargains.
He is asking my advice and I don't want to come over as a brand loyal asphat.
Best advice to give your friend if new to RVing and Diesel trucks, is forget the Ford/ Corn Binder 6.0 and 6.4, and look at either a GM/Isuzu/Duramax or a Ram/Cummins.
I would only think about suggesting a Ford/CB to a person that is good at doing their own Wrenching.