ruthiebaby88 wrote:
I am researching buying a pickup and camper to ride in bed.
Most of the camper manufacturers say a 3/4 ton pickup is fine for the campers I want to carry, however some of the truck manufacturers claim that their maximum payload is 2800 with a 4x4 and extended cab like I want. Sounds like lots of people carry with a 3/4 ton, but don't like the ride so eventually upgrade to a 1 ton.
What is your experience with these vehicles?
How would owning/maintenance expenses vary between the 2 pickups?
Gas mileage? Driv-ability?
I'm on a limited budget, so buying a 1 ton means it has closer to 150k miles on it, where I could find a 3/4 ton with about 100k miles.
I doubt many people upgrade from a 3/4 ton to a 1 ton because they don't like the ride. More likely they are upgrading to a newer vehicle primarily. There is very little difference between the two. Let me say it another way, find the truck you like, either 3/4 ton or 1 ton. If the truck is a 3/4 ton, then air bags and higher rated tires will give it the same capability as a 1 ton would have for the same brand/year/engine.
