Bought the Camper now I need a truck
Hey folks, It has been a while since I posted. My wife and I purchased a 2017 Jayco 34RSBS travel trailer. We love it. However, I don't have a truck that can pull it. I ...
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Thanks downtheroad! I didn't want to be first to break the news to the OP! My thoughts exactly. At 11000 pounds dry, 3500 or f350 is a must.
OP: You may have to get outside of your home area to find a suitable truck. Nothing wrong with that. Start with an internet search "Long Bed, F350, Crew Cab" and see what and were something turns up.
That's exactly how I ended up getting my 3500 duly diesel Silverado. Took a drive to the dealership (it was a Sunday and they were closed), drove around the lot until we found it. Call, left a message. Next morning called again, mad an appointment for a test Drive on Tuesday after work and asked if I could tow my trailer with it. Tuesday after work, hitched up the camper, went to the dealer, they let me slap on the hitch, went for a 10 mile drive towing the trailer, returned. Unhitched, put the hitch back on my original truck, went inside and signed the dotted line. I asked for running boards to be installed, which they did with no extra cost, and said I could pick it up in 2 days. 2 days later, returned, running boards on, all cleaned up, got the tour, the On-Star activation and drove her home! And what a joy to tow that trailer! It's been a honeymoon now for 3 years! Gosh I love that truck! Tows magnificent!
OP: You may have to get outside of your home area to find a suitable truck. Nothing wrong with that. Start with an internet search "Long Bed, F350, Crew Cab" and see what and were something turns up.
That's exactly how I ended up getting my 3500 duly diesel Silverado. Took a drive to the dealership (it was a Sunday and they were closed), drove around the lot until we found it. Call, left a message. Next morning called again, mad an appointment for a test Drive on Tuesday after work and asked if I could tow my trailer with it. Tuesday after work, hitched up the camper, went to the dealer, they let me slap on the hitch, went for a 10 mile drive towing the trailer, returned. Unhitched, put the hitch back on my original truck, went inside and signed the dotted line. I asked for running boards to be installed, which they did with no extra cost, and said I could pick it up in 2 days. 2 days later, returned, running boards on, all cleaned up, got the tour, the On-Star activation and drove her home! And what a joy to tow that trailer! It's been a honeymoon now for 3 years! Gosh I love that truck! Tows magnificent!
