need advice on best truck to haul my trailor.
Could you guys offer some advice? I am buying a boat that when fully dressed out will weigh about 8000 lbs GTW. I would like to purchase a Dodge or Chevy 1500 crew cab 4x4. Will this be enough truck t...
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NanciL wrote:
Towing that weight, get the tow package.
Also between the two trucks that you mention, compare the engines.
I just asked the same questions and found thanks to this forum that the Dodge has more power then the Chevy.
Jack L
dodge has a lower payload than chevy. I agree with others if going with an 8000 lb trailer, get a 3/4 ton. If you don't want a 3/4 ton then look into a ford HD ecoboost or a tundra HD. Definitely go HD on any of these trucks, your weak link on the 1/2 ton truck will always be payload. Towing package is a must as it comes with things like a heavy duty transmission cooler to keep your tranny from overheating. Make sure you get a good brake controller too. Prodigy P2 or P3 is really good for a reasonable.
