Newbie Truck and Trailer Shopping
As the subject line indicates, wy wife and I have decided to finally pull the trigger on a trailer. We are still in the process of researching trailers, but first need to address the issue of a tow v...
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DutchmenSport wrote:
As donn0128 stated above, select the camper first, then match the truck. You will find yourself limited with an F150, (or 1500 of the other brands.)
Far too many try to get a truck they deem more important to use as a daily driver, because a heftier truck costs more up front, and will cost more as a daily driver for fuel, insurance, and everything involved. BUT! You really should dismiss the idea of a daily driver and ask yourself, what is a truck that will safely tow with comfort, and will not produce a white-knuckle experience, or awful sway from the trailer, or break down, or struggle on hills when towing! First and foremost should be the vehicle that will tow. Then use it as a daily drive, remember the REAL reason you got it in the first place... you needed something to tow!
Also, more than likely, in the next 2-3 years, you'll be trading the trailer for a different one. A 150 - 1500 will truly limit your next move up. Get the truck right the first time, and you won't have to do it again later.
We went from a 1500 Suburban to a 3500 duly when got our first trailer. Not know where our future would lead us, I decided I wanted something that would provide enough tow power, that if we changed our minds about campers, we'd not have to switch truck. Well, I've been through 3 - 3500's now, and don't regret any of them.
So, what I'm saying is, find the camper first, then match the truck and go one step heavier! (really), you'll not regret it!
All of this is spot on.
