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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I would agree with the recommendations above. A 3500/350 would be a better choice. The cost is about the same but the 3500/350 typically has a better suspension, wheels and tires. Definitely avoid the Ram 2500 with rear coil springs.
I am a big fan of diesel engines but with a goal of off road use, I would keep the weight down and go with gas. I don't think the output of the alternator is much of an issue. High output alternators are mainly for using lots of lights such as for snow plowing at night. Few of us are foolish enough to do a lot of off road travel at night.
Are you set on an Alaskan TC? They are heavy compared with other choices.
I am a big fan of diesel engines but with a goal of off road use, I would keep the weight down and go with gas. I don't think the output of the alternator is much of an issue. High output alternators are mainly for using lots of lights such as for snow plowing at night. Few of us are foolish enough to do a lot of off road travel at night.
Are you set on an Alaskan TC? They are heavy compared with other choices.
