Chevy or Ford

Hey Digmed,

What did you decide? Inquiring minds want to know.

Richard

All seem to be making good trucks right now. Minor differences between them, really.

I can tell you that we tow a TT that is slightly smaller and lighter than the OP's. Our '10 Suburban tows much better than the '05 we had. That 6 spd transmission really pairs well with the 5.3. That said, I'm sure that the Ford (particularly the EB) and the Dodge would do just as well, if not better, due to their higher HP and torque ratings.

Ford Chevy and Dodge are making good tow vehicles, so drive em and pick one.

Do you like Coke or Pepsi? Neither is a "bad" choice.

vacuumbed wrote:
Only with the Ford you can have the keyless entry keypad on the driver's door. That's a sweet option!

Only on the Silverado/Sierra can you unlock your doors, check your air pressure in tires, and know your oil life from your phone!

Oh, and start your truck from the airport terminal so that it is warmed/cooled when you arrive!

gcloss wrote:

certified106 wrote:

Love the emoticon !!!

Me too! I've been kind of down today, but that made me laugh!

Only with the Ford you can have the keyless entry keypad on the driver's door. That's a sweet option!

Duramax! What else. What ever you buy be happy with it.

rhagfo wrote:

Kevin O. wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

Aat wrote:
I pulled a 9200lb trailer from California to Virginia with a 2011 Ecoboost. That engine will pull all day, but has no compression braking. Coming down the Rockies and the Smokies made for some white knuckle drives and very hot brakepads. Based on those experiences, I bit the bullet and traded for a Duramax. Pulling isn't everything...

Ah Men brother!!
This is the part of the 1/2 ton TV, that just gets to me, an F150 or Chev 1500 can have GVWR of about 8,200#, at the GVWR they have 2,500 to 3,000# of payload (please note not exact figures, but close enough) so 8,200-3,000# puts the base truck at about 5,200#, that is light for something pulling a 35' to 38' TT with.

Next post with the 1/2 tonner is how do I cure my sway! When I get passed by a semi the trailer starts to sway, I have to hit the trailer brakes and get it under control. Real bad case of the tail wagging the dog.

To the OP, this is a hint! If you want to enjoy the tow as much as the camping get a 3/4 ton (250/2500) don't care if it gas or diesel, although I am a bit biased, diesel makes it even better.

I'm almost willing to bet my f150 weighs about the same as your 12 year old dodge...

I would not be too sure.

Ready to tow with just me in it it weighs 7,400#

I have an in bed tool box that holds the pin stabilizer, some light weight fencing for the dogs, Maybe 200# at most, and about 120# or less for the hitch.
That and I have a 1,000# engine up front!

Wow that thing is heavier than i thought.. I looked it up quick and i think the weight i found was not 4x4 and was not a diesel. My bad....:B

Kevin O. wrote:

rhagfo wrote:

Aat wrote:
I pulled a 9200lb trailer from California to Virginia with a 2011 Ecoboost. That engine will pull all day, but has no compression braking. Coming down the Rockies and the Smokies made for some white knuckle drives and very hot brakepads. Based on those experiences, I bit the bullet and traded for a Duramax. Pulling isn't everything...

Ah Men brother!!
This is the part of the 1/2 ton TV, that just gets to me, an F150 or Chev 1500 can have GVWR of about 8,200#, at the GVWR they have 2,500 to 3,000# of payload (please note not exact figures, but close enough) so 8,200-3,000# puts the base truck at about 5,200#, that is light for something pulling a 35' to 38' TT with.

Next post with the 1/2 tonner is how do I cure my sway! When I get passed by a semi the trailer starts to sway, I have to hit the trailer brakes and get it under control. Real bad case of the tail wagging the dog.

To the OP, this is a hint! If you want to enjoy the tow as much as the camping get a 3/4 ton (250/2500) don't care if it gas or diesel, although I am a bit biased, diesel makes it even better.

I'm almost willing to bet my f150 weighs about the same as your 12 year old dodge...

I would not be too sure.

Ready to tow with just me in it it weighs 7,400#

I have an in bed tool box that holds the pin stabilizer, some light weight fencing for the dogs, Maybe 200# at most, and about 120# or less for the hitch.
That and I have a 1,000# engine up front!