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crcr
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Dec 23, 2013

Seeking Advice re Purchase of Used Tow Vehicle

Hi, We’re shopping for a used truck for a tow vehicle & second vehicle. We have a used TT in mind to purchase after we buy the truck -- a Jayco 256rks (apparently last year of production was the 2012...
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mbutts
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Dec 23, 2013
I heartily recommend a 3/4 or 1 ton truck (250/350 or 2500/3500). Once I went over 6,000 lbs., I was very uncomfortable towing with a half ton.

I was not a fan of the '04 Ford 5.4 liter since it had to really spin up (4,000+ RPM) to get uphill at 40 MPH.

Not sure where you are located, but consider using eBay or Cars.com to look out of state. I bought in Texas (land of a bazillion used trucks), flew down and drove it back to Michigan.

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