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parkersdad's avatar
parkersdad
Explorer
Aug 05, 2013

Bought a new tow vehicle

We only have a 20 foot camper but already with all of our new additions generator, bikes, Heavy chairs, Firewood, And wife wanting to take the neighborhood kids it got toThe point of maxing my half ton ram very quick. I always wanted a three-quarter ton but never had a reason to get one. I love the look of the heavy duty. On our way back from the beach we got in some High wind and it was pushing us all over the place. My wife said if you want to get a bigger truck go ahead. I did it before she changed her mind. I did not get diesel as I don't think I need it. I could not Justify the cost. I know they pull better but oh well. Here's a photo of my new truck. Oh and I am paying a $1.71less per month and I was.

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  • gcloss's avatar
    gcloss
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2013
    Nice truck ... great choice .... good luck !!! Got a 2102 Ram 2500 with Hemi and love it except for the gas
  • rightyouareken's avatar
    rightyouareken
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2013
    mitw44 wrote:
    Funny thing about fancy wheels - I have never been able to see my wheels while driving, no matter how hard I tried. I wouldn't go out of my way to spend money on something that isn't functional and I can't see anyway.

    Nice truck!


    You apparently don't use the "look at your reflection in the shop windows" trick to admire your ride when driving then :)
  • mitw44's avatar
    mitw44
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2013
    Funny thing about fancy wheels - I have never been able to see my wheels while driving, no matter how hard I tried. I wouldn't go out of my way to spend money on something that isn't functional and I can't see anyway.

    Nice truck!
  • _DJ_1's avatar
    _DJ_1
    Explorer II
    Aug 05, 2013
    Lucky Dog!! Lucky Dog!! Lucky Dog!! :C

    I didn't go diesel this time either. Don't tow heavy and I saved $8000 for GAS!!!!!! :C
  • parkersdad's avatar
    parkersdad
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2013
    My trailer is only 5000 pounds. I just needed more payload. I don't see needing a diesel for 5000 pounds. I couldn't afford the difference anyway.
  • Turbo_Diesel_Du's avatar
    Turbo_Diesel_Du
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2013
    My 2012 2500 CTD RAM has only been for an oil/filter change in 18K miles where as my 2011 6.6 Chevy spent as much time in as out of the service dept. To me, it was a "hangar queen". JMHO
  • parkersdad's avatar
    parkersdad
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2013
    Hey easy guys. I was waiting to do the paperwork. I had nothing else to do so that was my backdrop. I will get more photos later today.
  • Sport45's avatar
    Sport45
    Explorer II
    Aug 05, 2013
    Nice!

    But you could have picked a better setting for the picture. I mean really, in front of the service department? :)
  • romore's avatar
    romore
    Explorer II
    Aug 05, 2013
    Dress it up with Dee Zee steps and some pin striping you are good to go.:B Nice rig, you will notice a big difference towing.

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