I've noticed most sigs on this forum indicate pretty new TVs. I am towing with a '91 F350 Dually that has only been used for RV'ing. Initially it pulled a 5er, then had a Lance TC mounted on it for about 9 years and now pulls a '09 TT. Total miles on the truck is less than 80K. Anybody else with an older truck like this? The biggest issue is when something breaks you may not find the part without a lot of scrambling around, but it still runs and tows like a dream.

Not as old as yours but close, I did replace the engine with factory new and the transmission exchanged with a Jasper. See my sig line.

Mine is a 2002 2500HD. Just hit 92,000 and still young. My only concern is a breakdown somewhere that may take some extra days to get a part, but it's not a worry. Other than the bells and whistles of a new rig, it is an awesome truck.

I tow with a bit of an older rig. Mine is a 1996 Chevy C3500 Dually. Original transmission and original 454. Runs and tows great.

Ours isn't as old. It's a 2000 Dodge Dakota with over 200,000 miles on it. We've agreed to NOT go a long distance (like Alaska) for another 2 years, then we'll buy a new pickup. :) :) This PU reminds me of that watch that takes abuse and just keeps on ticking.

Mine is a 04, and that brings up another question. "Some" CG have a ten year rule for the RV. Does that include the TV?

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rbpru
Explorer II
Mar 26, 2014
I towed a 25ft. 5000# TT unit with my 2002 F-150 that had 200K plus miles.

The issue was not the trucks age or weight limit, the poor V6 simply did not have the horses to pull the load.
SkippysPad
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
Terryallan wrote:
Mine is a 04, and that brings up another question. "Some" CG have a ten year rule for the RV. Does that include the TV?

An age limit for RVs?.......That's a load of Cr@P. But I guess I see why, at least at "RV parks" as opposed to "Camp Grounds." Although......I think I would reconsider making a reservation at a place where they asked me how old my equipment was.
Terryallan
Explorer II
Mar 26, 2014
Mine is a 04, and that brings up another question. "Some" CG have a ten year rule for the RV. Does that include the TV?
amandasgramma
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
Ours isn't as old. It's a 2000 Dodge Dakota with over 200,000 miles on it. We've agreed to NOT go a long distance (like Alaska) for another 2 years, then we'll buy a new pickup. :) :) This PU reminds me of that watch that takes abuse and just keeps on ticking.
kearlms
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
I tow with a bit of an older rig. Mine is a 1996 Chevy C3500 Dually. Original transmission and original 454. Runs and tows great.
RollandB
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
Mine is a 2002 2500HD. Just hit 92,000 and still young. My only concern is a breakdown somewhere that may take some extra days to get a part, but it's not a worry. Other than the bells and whistles of a new rig, it is an awesome truck.
Tachdriver
Explorer
Mar 26, 2014
Not as old as yours but close, I did replace the engine with factory new and the transmission exchanged with a Jasper. See my sig line.

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