Looking for a used truck for a TC - What to look out for?

On that same note: If the truck in which you have interest has fancy aftermarket rims, there is a good chance they are rated less than OEM.

Camper and towing package
Not a truck to high to get a camper on without problems
Make sure it has the tires its suposed to have on it at least , e rated

As far as used trucks go alot depends on maintenance and general upkeep of the truck. Brand name aside my preferred truck would be a F350 CC Centurion dually with the 7.3 diesel turbo 85' to 91' "those trucks were IMO the best looking and the engine could not be beat when properly maintained.

Hello again,

If given the choice and in the right situation, I would most likely elect to go with the 3500/350. They seem far and few between in the used market, especially quad cab unless I go with a DRW which I do not want for several reasons.

Although I do not have a camper picked for this new truck, my current camper is 990 lbs. which is even good for my Dakota. Going larger my only interest would be a bath and ability to head to the beach.

I am not taken by the 'brand market'. I just wish to be educated with the used market and there is so much variance, not only brand, but within brand itself. I have read over the years that some engines and years are prone to more issues than others. Would prefer to not inherit any known concerns.

I have seen a few diesels, but they seem to have higher mileage. I know they last longer, but where does it become high on mileage?

Thanks again!
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Rich

I have spent a fair amount of time looking into this issue. I plan to go diesel and have settled on some version of a Duramax. Ford diesels have too many issues, the Cummins diesel is great but rests in a Chrysler truck. If I was going gas, it would be Ford or Chevy, essentially even. I have not driven it yet, but everyone tells me that the 3500 rides the same as the 2500. Everyone also tells me to err toward more truck, ie prefer 1 ton to 3/4.

My other philosphy is go to the local dealers and poke around at used trucks - drive a few (Ford, Dodge, GM) and get a feel for them, see how the interior lay out is, pick the design/body you like best then start some serious shopping.

06-07 Classic GM, LBZ Duaramax, which has the 6 Speed with manual mode is a great truck. I'm unsure if that body style existed as a 3500 SRW though.

I recently drove a 2013 dually Dodge (er... RAM) and it rode rougher than my GM Dually. I blame it on the solid axle front suspension of the RAM. No biggie if it's loaded, which would smooth out the ride some, but I drive my truck empty some and the Cadillac style ride of the GM IFS has spoiled me.

In regards to the 250/2500, 350/3500 debate, the first question would be what camper are you considering?

My philosphy: get more truck than you think you need, then you won't need to upgrade again in the future, which equates to 350/3500 SRW (since you want an SRW)