Help picking a TV
Hi Folks I need your help. I have decided on a TT. The gvwr is around 3500 lbs. I would like to get something that can tow 5000 lbs. With cash and trade-in I have about $12,000 to spend. Here ar...
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lee4019 wrote:
Yeah I like the Burb and was looking at maybe 2006 Tahoe/Yukon. I'm worried about early trucks. Fords have spark plug problems, Chevys have piston slap and dodge has tranny problems.
I was wanting a truck, in case a good deal on a 19' scamp came up. I was in a 17' casita and liked the size for me and my 14lb dog. So SUV's are getting a look.
Just an opinion, I think that many of the "common" problems get exaggerated; an extremely high % of Fords don't have the plug issue, the GM "piston slap" (from what I've read) is just a nuisance but not a true problem, and the vast majority of Dodge 47RE's, if not running behind a tuned Cummins, hold up without issue.
Having said that, going to a late model will absolutely get you "more" truck in the form of more trans gears, higher engine output, etc. so if it's in the budget you'll be happier.
As far as truck or SUV, try to gauge how often you'll use the pickup bed; if you will use it rarely or never, IMO an SUV brings more to the table.
I think you'd be quite happy with a mid-2000s Suburban or Yukon, as you mentioned.
