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zell66
Explorer
Oct 06, 2017

Ford F-350 or Ram 3500, DRW vs. SRW

ok I want a no bashing forum!!

I have $25,000 or so to spend and have narrowed it down to a Ram 3500 or F-350. 2011 or newer, crew cab.

now the hard part. What is the better truck for the long haul. I mean years of RV'ing, cost and type of maintenance, ride comfort and load capacity.

We are looking at ether a 2008 Keystone Mountaineer 345 DBQ or a 2010 Open Range 399BHS. Both trucks can handle the TT.

I would like sound arguments one way or the other, PLEASE no bashing on truck over the other.
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  • zell66's avatar
    zell66
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2017
    Cummins12V98 wrote:
    2001.5-2002 RAM 2500 or 3500DRW with the HO and 6 speed is a combo that can't be beat.


    Why is this such a good combination?
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    zell66
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2017
    https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/712466859/overview/

    This is just one truck in my range. Please stick to the subject.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Oct 06, 2017
    2001.5-2002 RAM 2500 or 3500DRW with the HO and 6 speed is a combo that can't be beat.
  • OH48Lt's avatar
    OH48Lt
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2017
    Either of those choices are good. If you find one at $25K, something is wrong with it.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Oct 06, 2017
    25K is not likely going to get you in that range. Heck my 2007 Ram Dually is still worth north of 30K. In the 25K range your going to be looking at trucks back around 2005 or older. And in those years the Cummins would be my choice.

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