Need advice on my first camper truck
Hi. I'm a long time camper and sometime van dweller, but now I've repurposed and am looking for a vehicle to carry an 8-ft Alaskan camper (which I'm also searching for). I do a lot of travel in remote...
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Any 3500 truck will have an engine plenty powerful enough to haul around a truck camper. I don't see any need for diesel based on the little info you shared. Unless you plan on installing a huge battery bank and inverter with custom high current wiring to the truck's electrical system I think any stock alternator on a 3500 series truck will be fine.
If you notice that Ford trucks with the 6.0 and 6.4 diesel are less expensive than other models you should know it's for good reason. Those engines are highly problematic and expensive to maintain and repair.
I'd look for a GM with the 6.0 or 8.1 gas. With the 6.0 gas a 6 speed automatic will be far better than the older trucks with 4 speed automatics.
If you notice that Ford trucks with the 6.0 and 6.4 diesel are less expensive than other models you should know it's for good reason. Those engines are highly problematic and expensive to maintain and repair.
I'd look for a GM with the 6.0 or 8.1 gas. With the 6.0 gas a 6 speed automatic will be far better than the older trucks with 4 speed automatics.
