Looking for Advice on a new Tow Vehicle
I not looking to cause a "truck war", but I could really use some honest advice on a new tow vehicle. We have 34' 5th wheel(est weight of 12,300#)I currently have a 2009 F250 Powerstroke that is gi...
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Do you like Coke or Pepsi? Really they are both great trucks with their own strengths and weaknesses.
Also, don't overlook the 6.4L Hemi option on the Ram. I pull a 12,000# 37' 5er with mine and it does a great job - albeit using more fuel than a diesel would. The 6.4L Hemi is 410hp.
If you go diesel, you have to go a 3500 to get the Aisin trans and the highest output Cummins (385hp/865tq). The 3500 has more payload, higher axle weight ratings, and rear leaf springs. The 2500 has coil springs in the rear, and the 6.7L Cummins in the 2500 is 370hp/800tq.
Just some info for clarification....I highly recommend the factory 5th wheel prep if you go with the RAM. It adds a 7 pin connector in the bed (and there's still one on the bumper), and it does not require you to use a Mopar hitch. You can buy a "Picture frame adapter" and use your old hitch, or any 5th wheel hitch. Here's mine.
Also, don't overlook the 6.4L Hemi option on the Ram. I pull a 12,000# 37' 5er with mine and it does a great job - albeit using more fuel than a diesel would. The 6.4L Hemi is 410hp.
If you go diesel, you have to go a 3500 to get the Aisin trans and the highest output Cummins (385hp/865tq). The 3500 has more payload, higher axle weight ratings, and rear leaf springs. The 2500 has coil springs in the rear, and the 6.7L Cummins in the 2500 is 370hp/800tq.
Just some info for clarification....I highly recommend the factory 5th wheel prep if you go with the RAM. It adds a 7 pin connector in the bed (and there's still one on the bumper), and it does not require you to use a Mopar hitch. You can buy a "Picture frame adapter" and use your old hitch, or any 5th wheel hitch. Here's mine.
