Upgrading from a 27'TT to a 41' 5er. Obviously now also need to trade in my TV for something more capable.Relying on the collective wisdom of this group for guidance. I do not have any strong brand loyalty beyond american made -- concerned about driving experience, ride comfort, towing capacity for the quoted trailer, and reliability. Make your proposals.Pretty well set on a diesel, but convince me if I am wrong.Trailer is 40' UVW 14344 lbs

2021 Sierra Denali 3500 Crew cab with Duramax dual-rear wheels, with Technology package, gooseneck / 5th wheel prep, trailer tire pressure monitor sensors. Assembled in Flint, MI.

Any of the big three one ton dual rear wheels will work.

RAM HD's are "Assembled" in Mexico with mostly US Made components. Ford's Diesel is Made In Mexico.Guess you need to look into GM's total content.

Only you can decide since most of your requirements are subjective. Any of the big 3's 3500/350 series DRW diesels will work. I'd decide on which options aren't "optional" and drive each one. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them as far as reliability goes.

100% go diesel. DRW vs SRW is TBD. I'd go DRW FWIW.Any of today's diesels will tow that size 5er all day without breaking a sweat.Whats different is the interiors and the ride. Best to drive all 3 on a long drive vs the short route dealers like to take you on.

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Sjm9911
Explorer
Jan 21, 2021
Why go small with the 1 tons? If your going to go big, go big.

https://fifthwheelst.com/heavy_duty_trucks_hdt_towing_rv.html
MFL
Nomad II
Jan 21, 2021
Cummins12V98 wrote:
RAM HD's are "Assembled" in Mexico with mostly US Made components.

Ford's Diesel is Made In Mexico.

Guess you need to look into GM's total content.

Right now, the GM with Duramax is a great choice! Either of the others, a good choice, the Mexican made/assembled, not really an issue IMO.

Jerry
goducks10
Explorer
Jan 21, 2021
100% go diesel. DRW vs SRW is TBD. I'd go DRW FWIW.
Any of today's diesels will tow that size 5er all day without breaking a sweat.
Whats different is the interiors and the ride.
Best to drive all 3 on a long drive vs the short route dealers like to take you on.
p220sigman
Explorer
Jan 21, 2021
Only you can decide since most of your requirements are subjective. Any of the big 3's 3500/350 series DRW diesels will work. I'd decide on which options aren't "optional" and drive each one. I don't think you can go wrong with any of them as far as reliability goes.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jan 21, 2021
RAM HD's are "Assembled" in Mexico with mostly US Made components.

Ford's Diesel is Made In Mexico.

Guess you need to look into GM's total content.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Jan 21, 2021
Any of the big three one ton dual rear wheels will work.
Dadoffourgirls
Explorer
Jan 21, 2021
2021 Sierra Denali 3500 Crew cab with Duramax dual-rear wheels, with Technology package, gooseneck / 5th wheel prep, trailer tire pressure monitor sensors. Assembled in Flint, MI.

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