Anybody regret buying too much truck?
I've recently purchased a new Skyline Ecocamp 20BH. It is a small travel trailer, 4600 pounds loaded with a 700 pound tongue weight. I live in an area with mountains. I would eventually like to hau...
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Went through this for last month, non stop.
We are looking for tow vehicle for 27-28' Airstream. I've read many times one ton trucks ride so rough they literally rattle the trailer to the point of damage. Airsafe hitches, airbags, help I hear, but I'm not up to speed on that issue yet. But I have no need for a one ton truck and decided a 3/4 ton was more than enough. 3,000 lb payload. Dodge Mega Cab 2500 it is for me.
Went up the diesel thoughts, wanted one. But after studying up on it realized first of all, towing 6-7k camper, I had no need for it. And with all the EGR, DEF, and assorted acronyms that are causing issue since 2013 EPA mandated emissions add ons, it was a risk. I plan on owning my truck long after warranty is over. In the end, I decided the 6.4 Hemi was more than enough.
I will caution you about one thing, however obvious it may be. Folks with diesels will tell you to buy diesels. Folks with gassers will tell you to buy a gasser. It eludes me, but the truth is people are full of ... and simply try to justify their own purchases. Irregardless of what that may be, and with little regard for what you actually need. 4200 lb trailer?? Needs a diesel?? What a joke.
Research all you can here, Cumminsforum, powerstroke forum, watch The Fast Lane truck review videos on YouTube. And then decide for yourself. Lots of well intentioned good advice, but you should think for yourself in the end. I went full circle with what I thought I wanted, compared to what I needed. And what I would want 5 years from now with no warranty. That Cummins is a $23,000 motor. Think ahead.
Dan
We are looking for tow vehicle for 27-28' Airstream. I've read many times one ton trucks ride so rough they literally rattle the trailer to the point of damage. Airsafe hitches, airbags, help I hear, but I'm not up to speed on that issue yet. But I have no need for a one ton truck and decided a 3/4 ton was more than enough. 3,000 lb payload. Dodge Mega Cab 2500 it is for me.
Went up the diesel thoughts, wanted one. But after studying up on it realized first of all, towing 6-7k camper, I had no need for it. And with all the EGR, DEF, and assorted acronyms that are causing issue since 2013 EPA mandated emissions add ons, it was a risk. I plan on owning my truck long after warranty is over. In the end, I decided the 6.4 Hemi was more than enough.
I will caution you about one thing, however obvious it may be. Folks with diesels will tell you to buy diesels. Folks with gassers will tell you to buy a gasser. It eludes me, but the truth is people are full of ... and simply try to justify their own purchases. Irregardless of what that may be, and with little regard for what you actually need. 4200 lb trailer?? Needs a diesel?? What a joke.
Research all you can here, Cumminsforum, powerstroke forum, watch The Fast Lane truck review videos on YouTube. And then decide for yourself. Lots of well intentioned good advice, but you should think for yourself in the end. I went full circle with what I thought I wanted, compared to what I needed. And what I would want 5 years from now with no warranty. That Cummins is a $23,000 motor. Think ahead.
Dan
