Bought the Camper now I need a truck

goducks10 wrote:
You'll absolutely need a 1 ton if going diesel. 1275 lb dry hitch weight plus a golf cart in the truck will overload a 3/4 ton. And that's not including you, the wife and that bog ole dog along with whatever else goes in the TT.

X2, check your specifications sheets. I have an F250 4 door and 4WD, not diesel. Payloads may surprise you.

You'll absolutely need a 1 ton if going diesel. 1275 lb dry hitch weight plus a golf cart in the truck will overload a 3/4 ton. And that's not including you, the wife and that bog ole dog along with whatever else goes in the TT.

I have a '14 Ram 2500, crew cab, 8' bed, with 6.7L Cummins. That trailer is well within the specs of this truck. GCWR is 25,000lbs and max trailer weight is 16,870lbs. It has coil springs on all 4 corners and rides very smooth when unloaded. I can put my 5er on the hitch (14,000 GVWR) and it squats just about 1" and rides very well. Power is never a problem when hooked to the trailer.

So, no you don't need a 3500. My truck would pull your TT without issues.

KJ

His GVWR is 10,900, dry 8,600, hitch 1,275. Nice floor plan. Any 3/4 ton truck will pull that trailer without a problem.

That's 1 ton territory but feel free to buy higher.

Registration will kill ya though...

Go With a 2012 and up F250 diesel.

I would avoid the 03-11 Ford Diesel. The only reason I included the 2011 is because I do not tend to buy first year models and there was some teething issues with the fuel pump in 2011.

Ram..hard to beat the 03-06 ish 5.9 Cummins.

I personally would avoid any of the big three that had the DPF only. I'd try for one that has both the DPF and the DEF. typically that means the 2011's ish and up models.

Google is your friend as my years are just running from memory.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

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!

If you want a Ford, choose a 2011 or newer with the 6.7 diesel.

Any of the later diesels...Ford, GM, Ram...
but with a 11000 lb DRY trailer...absolutely go with a 350/3500.

Congrats, andEnjoy your new trailer