Buy Truck First or Used RV First??
Hi. I'm sure this has been discussed, and I have searched and found some information, but here goes. I am about to retire, sell my house, hit the road, and become a full time RVer. I am single bu...
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Although I had a very capable F250, I spent some money on upgrading it past the capacity of a SRW F350. In my case I would have spent similar money on F350 upgrades, so my choice worked out for me but this would not be my suggestion for you.
Knowing you will be towing a fifth wheel, start with a SRW F350/3500 that has a long bed. This will give you plenty of choices without having to spend extra on extended pin boxes or sliding hitches. A DRW truck would give you more choices if you wanted to upgrade to a heavier FW, but it is not needed for the size you want now.
If it is just you and the dog, an extended cab may offer you enough room and still be a little smaller than a crew. Although you two may fit into a standard cab, you will not be able to keep many convenience items in your cab that you may want to have within reach.
If you mostly camp in RV resorts, you will not have a need for 4wd. If you plan to camp in more rural public campgrounds or boon dock, that 4wd will be an insurance policy well worth the extra cost and maintenance.
Knowing you will be towing a fifth wheel, start with a SRW F350/3500 that has a long bed. This will give you plenty of choices without having to spend extra on extended pin boxes or sliding hitches. A DRW truck would give you more choices if you wanted to upgrade to a heavier FW, but it is not needed for the size you want now.
If it is just you and the dog, an extended cab may offer you enough room and still be a little smaller than a crew. Although you two may fit into a standard cab, you will not be able to keep many convenience items in your cab that you may want to have within reach.
If you mostly camp in RV resorts, you will not have a need for 4wd. If you plan to camp in more rural public campgrounds or boon dock, that 4wd will be an insurance policy well worth the extra cost and maintenance.
