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 giving me some problems and I am considering replacing. I had planned to stick with the new 2015 Ford's (always been a FORD guy before), but just not trusting FORD's HPpumps, rear-end sag, mpg, etc.etc. So I am now in "unknown territory" and the 2015 GMC 2500 and 2015 RAM 2500 are at the top of my list. I have tried looking at reviews, but find that each one that picks the GMC, there's another that picks the RAM.
Option A is a 2015 RAM 2500 SRW 4x4 Longhorn Megacab (for kids) with the Cummins & the 6speed Auto Trans (not sure if i can get the Aisin Trans package), and without the Mopar hitch.... (I don't know anything on this hitch, other than if I get the 5thwheel pacakge, I have to use Mopar hitch)
-Not sure I need the "air suspension" option
- I know I need 52" from the cab to the pin box for the 5'ers turning clearance, and I haven't measured the distance on the Ram, but the bed is 6'4".
Option B is the 2015 GMC SRW 4x4 Crew Cab, with the Duramax and Allison trans.... GMC does not offer a 5thwheel package, so thats not a concern/option to add. The "standard / short bed" should be fine and no concern on turning clearance as it is the same as the current Ford bed.
Pricewise, the 2 are close in cost (but the local GMC dealer will give free oil changes for life).
With all of you veterans & experienced 5'ers out there, I am hoping to get some honest, quality feedback as to which truck will give me and my family the best performance (tow capability {up hill and down hill}, mpg, braking, suspension, durability, ride (comfort/noise), longevity and anything else.
Thank you!
We have 34' 5th wheel(est weight of 12,300#)I currently have a 2009 F250 Powerstroke that is giving me some problems and I am considering replacing. I had planned to stick with the new 2015 Ford's (always been a FORD guy before), but just not trusting FORD's HPpumps, rear-end sag, mpg, etc.etc. So I am now in "unknown territory" and the 2015 GMC 2500 and 2015 RAM 2500 are at the top of my list. I have tried looking at reviews, but find that each one that picks the GMC, there's another that picks the RAM.
Option A is a 2015 RAM 2500 SRW 4x4 Longhorn Megacab (for kids) with the Cummins & the 6speed Auto Trans (not sure if i can get the Aisin Trans package), and without the Mopar hitch.... (I don't know anything on this hitch, other than if I get the 5thwheel pacakge, I have to use Mopar hitch)
-Not sure I need the "air suspension" option
- I know I need 52" from the cab to the pin box for the 5'ers turning clearance, and I haven't measured the distance on the Ram, but the bed is 6'4".
Option B is the 2015 GMC SRW 4x4 Crew Cab, with the Duramax and Allison trans.... GMC does not offer a 5thwheel package, so thats not a concern/option to add. The "standard / short bed" should be fine and no concern on turning clearance as it is the same as the current Ford bed.
Pricewise, the 2 are close in cost (but the local GMC dealer will give free oil changes for life).
With all of you veterans & experienced 5'ers out there, I am hoping to get some honest, quality feedback as to which truck will give me and my family the best performance (tow capability {up hill and down hill}, mpg, braking, suspension, durability, ride (comfort/noise), longevity and anything else.
Thank you!
