Inexpensive 1/2 ton truck options
Hi everyone! Brand new member. Been doing some reading in this section, but it seems the vast majority of the threads are about relatively new tow vehicles.
My wife and I are preparing to become full time RVers for a few years. The plan:
- 24-26' bumper pull camper, I'd say max GVWR of 6k
- 2 KLR motorcycles in the truck bed
We'd like to spend about $6k on a truck as I don't want to go into debt.
- Will likely have 150k or so on the odometer already
- Must be 4wd
- 8' bed so we can fit the bikes
- Don't care about cosmetics
- Auto or manual ok
- The truck will be used to tow the camper and KLRs once every 3-6 months (probably closer to 6). Otherwise will be parked with very sparse use. We've commuted almost exclusively on motorcycles for 4 years now here in Denver, so we don't rely on 4 wheels often.
I have zero experience with pickups, I'm a Subaru guy. I know it's important to determine the rear axle ratio, what ratios am I wanting? I believe the axle codes are on the sticker inside the door, yes?
I've had people tell me this is impossible, that GM/Dodge/Ford trucks are not reliable enough to even do 200k and I must buy a Tundra. I'd have to get a 2007 or newer Tundra to get the towing capacity, and well, that's nowhere near our budget.
Thanks for any and all helpful suggestions! Happy to be here.
My wife and I are preparing to become full time RVers for a few years. The plan:
- 24-26' bumper pull camper, I'd say max GVWR of 6k
- 2 KLR motorcycles in the truck bed
We'd like to spend about $6k on a truck as I don't want to go into debt.
- Will likely have 150k or so on the odometer already
- Must be 4wd
- 8' bed so we can fit the bikes
- Don't care about cosmetics
- Auto or manual ok
- The truck will be used to tow the camper and KLRs once every 3-6 months (probably closer to 6). Otherwise will be parked with very sparse use. We've commuted almost exclusively on motorcycles for 4 years now here in Denver, so we don't rely on 4 wheels often.
I have zero experience with pickups, I'm a Subaru guy. I know it's important to determine the rear axle ratio, what ratios am I wanting? I believe the axle codes are on the sticker inside the door, yes?
I've had people tell me this is impossible, that GM/Dodge/Ford trucks are not reliable enough to even do 200k and I must buy a Tundra. I'd have to get a 2007 or newer Tundra to get the towing capacity, and well, that's nowhere near our budget.
Thanks for any and all helpful suggestions! Happy to be here.
