Diesel preferred, yet realize that probably cost more?I'm thinking about selling my beloved 2007 Cadillac CTS & figure I should get $5000.00 for it & hopefully get a worthy Tow rig to tow my future 30' MAX TT that I plan to buy soon.I do have a curent tow rig so that not a major issue.But was looking for a non-dually auto trans 3/4 that is less hard core as my current Dually.I'd like to have an optional tow rig besides my 1 Ton Dodge 4x4 5 speed diesel with about 500 HP & 4" straight pipe exhaust Maybe something more comfy & less loud?Yet that can still tow my TTLooking for suggestions.Not brand loyal.

For five thousand dollars? To supplement your 21 year old Dodge? To pull your 33 year old Lance TT? Possibly remove the straight pipes? Foam cushion on the seat and ear protection?

Or maybe a conversion Van that could tow?

You won't see much in 3/4 ton diesels in reasonable condition for 5 g's but at least in SoCal they should be rust free. Stay clear of pre 2000 GM as well as 6.0 and 6.4 Fords, the engines will turn into money pits. Any Ram wouuld be good but a high mile unit will likely need expensive front end work.

romore wrote:You won't see much in 3/4 ton diesels in reasonable condition for 5 g's but at least in SoCal they should be rust free. Stay clear of pre 2000 GM as well as 6.0 and 6.4 Fords, the engines will turn into money pits. Any Ram wouuld be good but a high mile unit will likely need expensive front end work.Yeah as I was just now looking at trucks I'm finding they are not cheap!& have very high milage, meaning not long before a rebuild on many things will be needed.

Put a muffler on the truck you have and know best? :)

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Lwiddis
Explorer II
Jan 21, 2018
For five thousand dollars? To supplement your 21 year old Dodge? To pull your 33 year old Lance TT? Possibly remove the straight pipes? Foam cushion on the seat and ear protection?
Blanco1
Explorer
Jan 21, 2018
Or maybe a conversion Van that could tow?
romore
Explorer II
Jan 21, 2018
You won't see much in 3/4 ton diesels in reasonable condition for 5 g's but at least in SoCal they should be rust free. Stay clear of pre 2000 GM as well as 6.0 and 6.4 Fords, the engines will turn into money pits. Any Ram wouuld be good but a high mile unit will likely need expensive front end work.
Blanco1
Explorer
Jan 21, 2018
romore wrote:
You won't see much in 3/4 ton diesels in reasonable condition for 5 g's but at least in SoCal they should be rust free. Stay clear of pre 2000 GM as well as 6.0 and 6.4 Fords, the engines will turn into money pits. Any Ram wouuld be good but a high mile unit will likely need expensive front end work.

Yeah as I was just now looking at trucks I'm finding they are not cheap!
& have very high milage, meaning not long before a rebuild on many things will be needed.
noteven
Explorer III
Jan 21, 2018
Put a muffler on the truck you have and know best? :)
p220sigman
Explorer
Jan 21, 2018
I don't know about a conversion van, but you can probably find a decent passenger van in that range. They don't seem to hold value like trucks do. Might be worth a look. If you search is anything like mine was, you are going to have to at least double your budget to have a hope of finding something that isn't worn out if you stay with a truck.
ScottG
Nomad
Jan 21, 2018
Hate to say it but 5K will probably just buy you a headache if your after a diesel truck.
They just hold their value better than that.
Jim2007
Explorer
Jan 21, 2018
Hi... 3/4 Ton diesel trucks are expensive . .. about 2 years ago I sold my 2004 diesel 3/4 ton truck for 15,900. It had about 150,000 miles on it. Jim2007.
Blanco1
Explorer
Jan 21, 2018
Does not have to be diesel, was just a fantasy it seems.
LIKE2BUILD
Explorer
Jan 21, 2018
Blanco1 wrote:
Does not have to be diesel, was just a fantasy it seems.

Yep, $5K is not going to get you a very worthy tow vehicle. That price gets you a truck that's 15+ years old and probably 200,000 miles or more.

KJ