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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The case for 4wd: diesel engines are HEAVY a Cummins 5.9 weighs 1100 lb, twice the weight of a V10. The manual trans is another 400 lb.
Running empty, my 2wd Dodge 3500 gets stuck in wet grass because the front sinks and the rear wheels can't push it out.
Unlike a gas half ton, the added spinning weight of the 4WD axle will not have a significant impact on fuel efficiency.
As for which truck or which to choose first- you're already talking one-ton diesels so they all tow everything from "a lot" to "really a lot"
If resale is a factor in your thinking you might consider the needs of heavy hauling hotshot guys. They love to buy gently used trucks from retired RV guys. In that case, think max capacity, a Dodge dually with a six speed would be preferred. Followed by Ford. From my reading on the trucking forums (researching my own post-retirement), Chevy's are not so popular.
My thinking would be to get the truck first, get one that can pull anything. You ability to fully enjoy this lifestyle will be driven more by how you feel behind the wheel than the color of the countertops.
Also, these trucks hold their value whereas most RVs depreciate faster than organic yogurt.
Running empty, my 2wd Dodge 3500 gets stuck in wet grass because the front sinks and the rear wheels can't push it out.
Unlike a gas half ton, the added spinning weight of the 4WD axle will not have a significant impact on fuel efficiency.
As for which truck or which to choose first- you're already talking one-ton diesels so they all tow everything from "a lot" to "really a lot"
If resale is a factor in your thinking you might consider the needs of heavy hauling hotshot guys. They love to buy gently used trucks from retired RV guys. In that case, think max capacity, a Dodge dually with a six speed would be preferred. Followed by Ford. From my reading on the trucking forums (researching my own post-retirement), Chevy's are not so popular.
My thinking would be to get the truck first, get one that can pull anything. You ability to fully enjoy this lifestyle will be driven more by how you feel behind the wheel than the color of the countertops.
Also, these trucks hold their value whereas most RVs depreciate faster than organic yogurt.
